BGR
Bangor
United States
9,879 km
6,138 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
9,879 km
6,138 mi / 5,334 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BGR RUH
Airport Name Bangor International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code BGR RUH
ICAO Code KBGR OERK
City Bangor Riyadh
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 192 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 44.810000, -68.830000 24.960000, 46.700000

Bangor (BGR) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bangor International Airport (BGR) in Bangor, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 9,879 kilometers (6,138 miles / 5,334 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 06:01 in Bangor, it's 14:01 in Riyadh. 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 1,857 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Bangor International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Bangor (BGR) follows a heading of 320° (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 Bangor International Airport (BGR) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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