LAN
Lansing
United States
10,983 km
6,824 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
10,983 km
6,824 mi / 5,930 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Detroit
Heading
44°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

LAN RUH
Airport Name Capital Region International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code LAN RUH
ICAO Code KLAN OERK
City Lansing Riyadh
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Detroit Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 861 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, -84.590000 24.960000, 46.700000

Lansing (LAN) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) in Lansing, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 10,983 kilometers (6,824 miles / 5,930 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 19:46 in Lansing, it's 02:46 in Riyadh. With a 7-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 1,188 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Capital Region International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Lansing (LAN) follows a heading of 326° (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 Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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