AKH
Prince Sultan Air Base
Saudi Arabia
10,636 km
6,609 miles
EWR
Newark
United States
Distance
10,636 km
6,609 mi / 5,743 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
320°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

AKH EWR
Airport Name Prince Sultan Air Base Newark Liberty International Airport
IATA Code AKH EWR
ICAO Code OEPS KEWR
City N/A Newark
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/New_York
Elevation 1,651 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 24.060000, 47.580000 40.690000, -74.170000

Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) to Newark (EWR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) in Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, United States is 10,636 kilometers (6,609 miles / 5,743 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 03:14 in Prince Sultan Air Base, it's 20:14 in Newark. 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 1,634 feet between the two airports. Newark Liberty International Airport sits lower than Prince Sultan Air Base.

The return flight from Newark (EWR) to Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) follows a heading of 51° (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 Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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