ROC
Rochester
United States
10,551 km
6,556 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
10,551 km
6,556 mi / 5,697 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
49°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

ROC RUH
Airport Name Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code ROC RUH
ICAO Code KROC OERK
City Rochester Riyadh
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 559 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 43.120000, -77.670000 24.960000, 46.700000

Rochester (ROC) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) in Rochester, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 10,551 kilometers (6,556 miles / 5,697 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 17:30 in Rochester, it's 00:30 in Riyadh. With a 7-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 1,490 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Rochester (ROC) follows a heading of 323° (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 Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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