RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
11,401 km
7,084 miles
SUM
Sumter
United States
Distance
11,401 km
7,084 mi / 6,156 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

RUH SUM
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Sumter Airport
IATA Code RUH SUM
ICAO Code OERK KSMS
City Riyadh Sumter
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/New_York
Elevation 2,049 ft 182 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 34.000000, -80.360000

Riyadh (RUH) to Sumter (SUM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Sumter Airport (SUM) in Sumter, United States is 11,401 kilometers (7,084 miles / 6,156 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 18:32 in Riyadh, it's 10:32 in Sumter. 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 1,867 feet between the two airports. Sumter Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Sumter (SUM) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 48° (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 Sumter Airport (SUM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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