RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
11,238 km
6,983 miles
STP
St Paul
United States
Distance
11,238 km
6,983 mi / 6,068 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
332°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

RUH STP
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport St Paul Downtown Holman Field
IATA Code RUH STP
ICAO Code OERK KSTP
City Riyadh St Paul
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Chicago
Elevation 2,049 ft 705 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 44.930000, -93.060000

Riyadh (RUH) to St Paul (STP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to St Paul Downtown Holman Field (STP) in St Paul, United States is 11,238 kilometers (6,983 miles / 6,068 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 03:20 in Riyadh, it's 19:20 in St Paul. 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 1,344 feet between the two airports. St Paul Downtown Holman Field sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from St Paul (STP) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 37° (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 St Paul Downtown Holman Field (STP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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