MGM
Montgomery
United States
11,936 km
7,416 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,936 km
7,416 mi / 6,445 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
44°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MGM RUH
Airport Name Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code MGM RUH
ICAO Code KMGM OERK
City Montgomery Riyadh
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 221 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 32.300000, -86.390000 24.960000, 46.700000

Montgomery (MGM) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport (MGM) in Montgomery, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 11,936 kilometers (7,416 miles / 6,445 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 14:12 in Montgomery, it's 23:12 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,828 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Montgomery (MGM) follows a heading of 320° (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 Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport (MGM) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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