EAU
Eau Claire
United States
11,168 km
6,939 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,168 km
6,939 mi / 6,030 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

EAU RUH
Airport Name Chippewa Valley Regional Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code EAU RUH
ICAO Code KEAU OERK
City Eau Claire Riyadh
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 913 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 44.870000, -91.480000 24.960000, 46.700000

Eau Claire (EAU) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) in Eau Claire, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 11,168 kilometers (6,939 miles / 6,030 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 20:19 in Eau Claire, it's 05:19 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 1,136 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Chippewa Valley Regional Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Eau Claire (EAU) follows a heading of 331° (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 Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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