ELD
El Dorado
United States
12,256 km
7,615 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,256 km
7,615 mi / 6,618 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
39°
northeast

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ELD RUH
Airport Name South Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code ELD RUH
ICAO Code KELD OERK
City El Dorado Riyadh
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 277 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 33.220000, -92.810000 24.960000, 46.700000

El Dorado (ELD) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from South Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (ELD) in El Dorado, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 12,256 kilometers (7,615 miles / 6,618 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 05:01 in El Dorado, it's 14:01 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 1,772 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than South Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to El Dorado (ELD) follows a heading of 325° (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 South Arkansas Regional At Goodwin Field (ELD) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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