ECP
Panama City
United States
12,051 km
7,488 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,051 km
7,488 mi / 6,507 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
45°
northeast

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ECP RUH
Airport Name Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code ECP RUH
ICAO Code KECP OERK
City Panama City Riyadh
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 69 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 30.360000, -85.800000 24.960000, 46.700000

Panama City (ECP) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) in Panama City, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 12,051 kilometers (7,488 miles / 6,507 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 05:59 in Panama City, it's 14:59 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 1,980 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Panama City (ECP) follows a heading of 318° (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 Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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