The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 12,964 kilometers (8,055 miles / 7,000 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 10:23 in Riyadh, it's 00:23 in San Francisco. 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 2,036 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 11° (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 King Khaled International Airport (RUH) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.