RHV
San Jose
United States
12,985 km
8,069 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,985 km
8,069 mi / 7,012 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
12°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

RHV RUH
Airport Name Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code RHV RUH
ICAO Code KRHV OERK
City San Jose Riyadh
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 135 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 37.330000, -121.820000 24.960000, 46.700000

San Jose (RHV) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport (RHV) in San Jose, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 12,985 kilometers (8,069 miles / 7,012 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 06:07 in San Jose, it's 16:07 in Riyadh. With a 10-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 1,914 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to San Jose (RHV) follows a heading of 350° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport (RHV) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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