PLR
Pell City
United States
11,825 km
7,348 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,825 km
7,348 mi / 6,385 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
44°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PLR RUH
Airport Name St Clair County Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code PLR RUH
ICAO Code KPLR OERK
City Pell City Riyadh
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 485 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 33.560000, -86.250000 24.960000, 46.700000

Pell City (PLR) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from St Clair County Airport (PLR) in Pell City, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 11,825 kilometers (7,348 miles / 6,385 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 21:04 in Pell City, it's 06:04 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 1,564 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than St Clair County Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Pell City (PLR) follows a heading of 321° (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 St Clair County Airport (PLR) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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