AHB
Abha
Saudi Arabia
11,972 km
7,439 miles
ATL
Atlanta
United States
Distance
11,972 km
7,439 mi / 6,464 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
316°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

AHB ATL
Airport Name Abha Regional Airport Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport
IATA Code AHB ATL
ICAO Code OEAB KATL
City Abha Atlanta
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/New_York
Elevation 6,858 ft 1,026 ft
Coordinates 18.240000, 42.660000 33.640000, -84.430000

Abha (AHB) to Atlanta (ATL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abha Regional Airport (AHB) in Abha, Saudi Arabia to Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States is 11,972 kilometers (7,439 miles / 6,464 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Saudi Arabia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:50 in Abha, it's 16:50 in Atlanta. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,832 feet between the two airports. Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport sits lower than Abha Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Atlanta (ATL) to Abha (AHB) follows a heading of 53° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Abha Regional Airport (AHB) and Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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