FWH
Fort Worth
United States
12,556 km
7,802 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,556 km
7,802 mi / 6,780 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
35°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

FWH RUH
Airport Name Fort Worth Nas Jrb (Carswell Field) Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code FWH RUH
ICAO Code KNFW OERK
City Fort Worth Riyadh
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 650 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 32.770000, -97.440000 24.960000, 46.700000

Fort Worth (FWH) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Worth Nas Jrb (Carswell Field) Airport (FWH) in Fort Worth, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 12,556 kilometers (7,802 miles / 6,780 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 08:25 in Fort Worth, it's 16:25 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 1,399 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Fort Worth Nas Jrb (Carswell Field) Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Fort Worth (FWH) follows a heading of 328° (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 Fort Worth Nas Jrb (Carswell Field) Airport (FWH) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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