RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
10,283 km
6,390 miles
SMU
Sheep Mountain
United States
Distance
10,283 km
6,390 mi / 5,552 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
north

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Airport Comparison

RUH SMU
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Sheep Mountain Airport
IATA Code RUH SMU
ICAO Code OERK PASP
City Riyadh Sheep Mountain
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Anchorage
Elevation 2,049 ft 2,750 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 61.810000, -147.510000

Riyadh (RUH) to Sheep Mountain (SMU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Sheep Mountain Airport (SMU) in Sheep Mountain, United States is 10,283 kilometers (6,390 miles / 5,552 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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 10:00 in Riyadh, it's 23:00 in Sheep Mountain. With a 11-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 Sheep Mountain (SMU) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 347° (north 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 King Khaled International Airport (RUH) and Sheep Mountain Airport (SMU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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