Airport Comparison
| ATK | RUH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Atqasuk Edward Burnell Sr Memorial Airport | King Khaled International Airport |
| IATA Code | ATK | RUH |
| ICAO Code | PATQ | OERK |
| City | Atqasuk | Riyadh |
| Country | United States | Saudi Arabia |
| Timezone | America/Anchorage | Asia/Riyadh |
| Elevation | 101 ft | 2,049 ft |
| Coordinates | 70.470000, -157.440000 | 24.960000, 46.700000 |
Atqasuk (ATK) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Atqasuk Edward Burnell Sr Memorial Airport (ATK) in Atqasuk, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 9,234 kilometers (5,738 miles / 4,986 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.
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 06:33 in Atqasuk, it's 18:33 in Riyadh. With a 12-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 1,948 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Atqasuk Edward Burnell Sr Memorial Airport.
The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Atqasuk (ATK) 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 Atqasuk Edward Burnell Sr Memorial Airport (ATK) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.