RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
13,120 km
8,152 miles
SCF
Scottsdale
United States
Distance
13,120 km
8,152 mi / 7,084 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

RUH SCF
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Scottsdale Airport
IATA Code RUH SCF
ICAO Code OERK KSDL
City Riyadh Scottsdale
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Phoenix
Elevation 2,049 ft 1,510 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 33.620000, -111.910000

Riyadh (RUH) to Scottsdale (SCF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Scottsdale Airport (SCF) in Scottsdale, United States is 13,120 kilometers (8,152 miles / 7,084 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 Saudi Arabia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:57 in Riyadh, it's 19:57 in Scottsdale. 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.

The return flight from Scottsdale (SCF) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 22° (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 King Khaled International Airport (RUH) and Scottsdale Airport (SCF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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