ANC
Anchorage
United States
10,320 km
6,413 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
10,320 km
6,413 mi / 5,572 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Anchorage
Heading
345°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

ANC RUH
Airport Name Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code ANC RUH
ICAO Code PANC OERK
City Anchorage Riyadh
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Anchorage Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 151 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 61.170000, -150.000000 24.960000, 46.700000

Anchorage (ANC) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) in Anchorage, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 10,320 kilometers (6,413 miles / 5,572 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:07 in Anchorage, it's 13:07 in Riyadh. With a 11-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 1,898 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Anchorage (ANC) follows a heading of 8° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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