BWG
Bowling Green
United States
11,561 km
7,184 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,561 km
7,184 mi / 6,243 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
43°
northeast

Ready to fly BWG to RUH?

Compare flight prices across hundreds of airlines and booking sites.

Find flights from BWG to RUH

Some links on this page are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Airport Comparison

BWG RUH
Airport Name Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code BWG RUH
ICAO Code KBWG OERK
City Bowling Green Riyadh
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 547 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 36.960000, -86.420000 24.960000, 46.700000

Bowling Green (BWG) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport (BWG) in Bowling Green, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 11,561 kilometers (7,184 miles / 6,243 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 10:51 in Bowling Green, it's 18:51 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 1,502 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Bowling Green (BWG) follows a heading of 323° (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 Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport (BWG) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Cheapest months to fly BWG → RUH

Live ticket prices for the next 12 months. Click any month to see deals.

Flight schedule BWG → RUH

Upcoming departures, airlines, and flight numbers for this route.

Flight BWG → RUH delayed or cancelled?

You may be entitled to up to €600 compensation under EU 261 / UK 261. Check eligibility in 2 minutes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.