NLG
Nelson Lagoon
United States
10,634 km
6,608 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
10,634 km
6,608 mi / 5,742 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Anchorage
Heading
335°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

NLG RUH
Airport Name Nelson Lagoon Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code NLG RUH
ICAO Code PAOU OERK
City Nelson Lagoon Riyadh
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Anchorage Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 14 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 56.010000, -161.160000 24.960000, 46.700000

Nelson Lagoon (NLG) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nelson Lagoon Airport (NLG) in Nelson Lagoon, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 10,634 kilometers (6,608 miles / 5,742 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 05:52 in Nelson Lagoon, it's 16:52 in Riyadh. With a 11-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 2,035 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Nelson Lagoon Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Nelson Lagoon (NLG) follows a heading of 15° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Nelson Lagoon Airport (NLG) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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