AHB
Abha
Saudi Arabia
10,780 km
6,698 miles
EWR
Newark
United States
Distance
10,780 km
6,698 mi / 5,821 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AHB EWR
Airport Name Abha Regional Airport Newark Liberty International Airport
IATA Code AHB EWR
ICAO Code OEAB KEWR
City Abha Newark
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/New_York
Elevation 6,858 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 18.240000, 42.660000 40.690000, -74.170000

Abha (AHB) to Newark (EWR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abha Regional Airport (AHB) in Abha, Saudi Arabia to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, United States is 10,780 kilometers (6,698 miles / 5,821 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 06:00 in Abha, it's 22:00 in Newark. With a 8-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 6,841 feet between the two airports. Newark Liberty 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 Newark (EWR) to Abha (AHB) follows a heading of 59° (east 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 Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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