BYS
Fort Irwin/Barstow
United States
13,091 km
8,134 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
13,091 km
8,134 mi / 7,068 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BYS RUH
Airport Name Bicycle Lake Army Air Field King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code BYS RUH
ICAO Code KBYS OERK
City Fort Irwin/Barstow Riyadh
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 2,350 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 35.280000, -116.630000 24.960000, 46.700000

Fort Irwin/Barstow (BYS) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bicycle Lake Army Air Field (BYS) in Fort Irwin/Barstow, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 13,091 kilometers (8,134 miles / 7,068 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 12:15 in Fort Irwin/Barstow, it's 23:15 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.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Fort Irwin/Barstow (BYS) follows a heading of 345° (north 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 Bicycle Lake Army Air Field (BYS) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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