CSE
Crested Butte
United States
12,408 km
7,710 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,408 km
7,710 mi / 6,700 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
26°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

CSE RUH
Airport Name Crested Butte Airpark King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code CSE RUH
ICAO Code 0CO2 OERK
City Crested Butte Riyadh
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 8,980 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -106.930000 24.960000, 46.700000

Crested Butte (CSE) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Crested Butte Airpark (CSE) in Crested Butte, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 12,408 kilometers (7,710 miles / 6,700 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 09:05 in Crested Butte, it's 18:05 in Riyadh. With a 9-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 6,931 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Crested Butte Airpark. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Crested Butte (CSE) follows a heading of 338° (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 Crested Butte Airpark (CSE) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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