RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
11,510 km
7,152 miles
SPI
Springfield
United States
Distance
11,510 km
7,152 mi / 6,215 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
327°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

RUH SPI
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
IATA Code RUH SPI
ICAO Code OERK KSPI
City Riyadh Springfield
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Chicago
Elevation 2,049 ft 598 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 39.840000, -89.680000

Riyadh (RUH) to Springfield (SPI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) in Springfield, United States is 11,510 kilometers (7,152 miles / 6,215 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 20:32 in Riyadh, it's 12:32 in Springfield. With a 8-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 1,451 feet between the two airports. Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Springfield (SPI) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 40° (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 Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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