RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
11,814 km
7,341 miles
SHR
Sheridan
United States
Distance
11,814 km
7,341 mi / 6,379 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

RUH SHR
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Sheridan County Airport
IATA Code RUH SHR
ICAO Code OERK KSHR
City Riyadh Sheridan
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Denver
Elevation 2,049 ft 4,021 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 44.770000, -106.980000

Riyadh (RUH) to Sheridan (SHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Sheridan County Airport (SHR) in Sheridan, United States is 11,814 kilometers (7,341 miles / 6,379 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 01:14 in Riyadh, it's 15:14 in Sheridan. 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 1,972 feet between the two airports. Sheridan County Airport sits higher than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Sheridan (SHR) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 25° (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 Sheridan County Airport (SHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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