RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
11,288 km
7,014 miles
SIG
San Juan
United States
Distance
11,288 km
7,014 mi / 6,095 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
297°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

RUH SIG
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport
IATA Code RUH SIG
ICAO Code OERK TJIG
City Riyadh San Juan
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Puerto_Rico
Elevation 2,049 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 18.460000, -66.100000

Riyadh (RUH) to San Juan (SIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG) in San Juan, United States is 11,288 kilometers (7,014 miles / 6,095 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 17:48 in Riyadh, it's 10:48 in San Juan. 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 2,039 feet between the two airports. Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from San Juan (SIG) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 59° (east 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 Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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