RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
11,526 km
7,162 miles
TNU
Newton
United States
Distance
11,526 km
7,162 mi / 6,224 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
330°
north northwest

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RUH TNU
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Newton Municipal-Earl Johnson Field
IATA Code RUH TNU
ICAO Code OERK KTNU
City Riyadh Newton
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Chicago
Elevation 2,049 ft 953 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 41.670000, -93.020000

Riyadh (RUH) to Newton (TNU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Newton Municipal-Earl Johnson Field (TNU) in Newton, United States is 11,526 kilometers (7,162 miles / 6,224 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 10:19 in Riyadh, it's 01:19 in Newton. With a 9-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 1,097 feet between the two airports. Newton Municipal-Earl Johnson Field sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Newton (TNU) 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 Newton Municipal-Earl Johnson Field (TNU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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