# Distance from Corpus Christi (NGW) to Riyadh (RUH)

> 13,013 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 13,013 km / 8,086 mi / 7,026 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 37° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 324° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Saudi Arabia
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Asia
- **Time difference**: +8h (When it's 18:33 in Corpus Christi, it's 02:33 in Riyadh)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,017 ft (RUH is higher than NGW)

## Airports

### [Cabaniss Field Nolf Airport (NGW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ngw-corpus-christi-cabaniss-field-nolf-airport/1ef266df-2e7c-6116-b205-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Corpus Christi, United States
- ICAO: KNGW
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Coordinates: 27.700000, -97.440000
- Elevation: 32 ft

### [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- ICAO: OERK
- Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
- Coordinates: 24.960000, 46.700000
- Elevation: 2,049 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 18:33 in Corpus Christi, it's 02:33 in Riyadh.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Cabaniss Field Nolf Airport (NGW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ngw-corpus-christi-cabaniss-field-nolf-airport/1ef266df-2e7c-6116-b205-06bb2780ed98)
- [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)