LAM
Los Alamos
United States
12,678 km
7,878 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,678 km
7,878 mi / 6,846 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Denver
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

LAM RUH
Airport Name Los Alamos Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code LAM RUH
ICAO Code KLAM OERK
City Los Alamos Riyadh
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 7,171 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 35.880000, -106.270000 24.960000, 46.700000

Los Alamos (LAM) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Alamos Airport (LAM) in Los Alamos, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 12,678 kilometers (7,878 miles / 6,846 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 06:02 in Los Alamos, it's 16:02 in Riyadh. With a 10-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 5,122 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Los Alamos Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Los Alamos (LAM) follows a heading of 336° (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 Los Alamos Airport (LAM) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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