LIY
Fort Stewart (Hinesville)
United States
11,644 km
7,235 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,644 km
7,235 mi / 6,287 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
47°
northeast

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LIY RUH
Airport Name Wright Army Air Field (Fort Stewart)/Midcoast Regional Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code LIY RUH
ICAO Code KLHW OERK
City Fort Stewart (Hinesville) Riyadh
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 47 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 31.900000, -81.600000 24.960000, 46.700000

Fort Stewart (Hinesville) (LIY) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wright Army Air Field (Fort Stewart)/Midcoast Regional Airport (LIY) in Fort Stewart (Hinesville), United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 11,644 kilometers (7,235 miles / 6,287 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 02:44 in Fort Stewart (Hinesville), it's 10:44 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 2,002 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Wright Army Air Field (Fort Stewart)/Midcoast Regional Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Fort Stewart (Hinesville) (LIY) follows a heading of 316° (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 Wright Army Air Field (Fort Stewart)/Midcoast Regional Airport (LIY) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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