ARB
Ann Arbor
United States
10,980 km
6,823 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
10,980 km
6,823 mi / 5,929 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Detroit
Heading
44°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

ARB RUH
Airport Name Ann Arbor Municipal Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code ARB RUH
ICAO Code KARB OERK
City Ann Arbor Riyadh
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Detroit Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 839 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 42.220000, -83.750000 24.960000, 46.700000

Ann Arbor (ARB) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ann Arbor Municipal Airport (ARB) in Ann Arbor, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 10,980 kilometers (6,823 miles / 5,929 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 13:53 in Ann Arbor, it's 20:53 in Riyadh. 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 1,210 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Ann Arbor Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Ann Arbor (ARB) follows a heading of 325° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ann Arbor Municipal Airport (ARB) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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