LSF
Fort Moore (Columbus)
United States
11,844 km
7,360 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,844 km
7,360 mi / 6,395 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

LSF RUH
Airport Name Lawson Army Air Field (Fort Moore) Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code LSF RUH
ICAO Code KLSF OERK
City Fort Moore (Columbus) Riyadh
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 227 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 32.300000, -85.000000 24.960000, 46.700000

Fort Moore (Columbus) (LSF) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lawson Army Air Field (Fort Moore) Airport (LSF) in Fort Moore (Columbus), United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 11,844 kilometers (7,360 miles / 6,395 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 21:06 in Fort Moore (Columbus), it's 05:06 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 1,822 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Lawson Army Air Field (Fort Moore) Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Fort Moore (Columbus) (LSF) follows a heading of 319° (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 Lawson Army Air Field (Fort Moore) Airport (LSF) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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