FTY
Atlanta
United States
11,693 km
7,266 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,693 km
7,266 mi / 6,314 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

FTY RUH
Airport Name Fulton County Executive/Charlie Brown Field King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code FTY RUH
ICAO Code KFTY OERK
City Atlanta Riyadh
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 841 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 33.800000, -84.500000 24.960000, 46.700000

Atlanta (FTY) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fulton County Executive/Charlie Brown Field (FTY) in Atlanta, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 11,693 kilometers (7,266 miles / 6,314 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 05:55 in Atlanta, it's 13:55 in Riyadh. With a 8-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 1,208 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Fulton County Executive/Charlie Brown Field.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Atlanta (FTY) follows a heading of 320° (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 Fulton County Executive/Charlie Brown Field (FTY) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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