FYV
Fayetteville
United States
12,088 km
7,511 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,088 km
7,511 mi / 6,527 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
37°
northeast

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FYV RUH
Airport Name Drake Field King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code FYV RUH
ICAO Code KFYV OERK
City Fayetteville Riyadh
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,252 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 36.010000, -94.170000 24.960000, 46.700000

Fayetteville (FYV) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Drake Field (FYV) in Fayetteville, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 12,088 kilometers (7,511 miles / 6,527 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 01:21 in Fayetteville, it's 10:21 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.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Fayetteville (FYV) follows a heading of 327° (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 Drake Field (FYV) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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