CEC
Crescent City
United States
12,536 km
7,789 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,536 km
7,789 mi / 6,769 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
north

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Airport Comparison

CEC RUH
Airport Name Jack Mc Namara Field King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code CEC RUH
ICAO Code KCEC OERK
City Crescent City Riyadh
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 61 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 41.780000, -124.240000 24.960000, 46.700000

Crescent City (CEC) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jack Mc Namara Field (CEC) in Crescent City, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 12,536 kilometers (7,789 miles / 6,769 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 00:33 in Crescent City, it's 10:33 in Riyadh. With a 10-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 1,988 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Jack Mc Namara Field.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Crescent City (CEC) follows a heading of 353° (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 Jack Mc Namara Field (CEC) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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