FRN
Fort Richardson (Anchorage)
United States
10,314 km
6,409 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
10,314 km
6,409 mi / 5,569 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Anchorage
Heading
345°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

FRN RUH
Airport Name Bryant Army Air Field King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code FRN RUH
ICAO Code PAFR OERK
City Fort Richardson (Anchorage) Riyadh
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Anchorage Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 387 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 61.270000, -149.650000 24.960000, 46.700000

Fort Richardson (Anchorage) (FRN) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bryant Army Air Field (FRN) in Fort Richardson (Anchorage), United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 10,314 kilometers (6,409 miles / 5,569 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 11:25 in Fort Richardson (Anchorage), it's 22:25 in Riyadh. With a 11-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 1,662 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Bryant Army Air Field.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Fort Richardson (Anchorage) (FRN) follows a heading of 8° (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 Bryant Army Air Field (FRN) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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