RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
11,193 km
6,955 miles
UGN
Chicago/Waukegan
United States
Distance
11,193 km
6,955 mi / 6,044 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
328°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

RUH UGN
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Waukegan Ntl Airport
IATA Code RUH UGN
ICAO Code OERK KUGN
City Riyadh Chicago/Waukegan
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Chicago
Elevation 2,049 ft 728 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 42.420000, -87.870000

Riyadh (RUH) to Chicago/Waukegan (UGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Waukegan Ntl Airport (UGN) in Chicago/Waukegan, United States is 11,193 kilometers (6,955 miles / 6,044 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 18:38 in Riyadh, it's 10:38 in Chicago/Waukegan. 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 1,321 feet between the two airports. Waukegan Ntl Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Chicago/Waukegan (UGN) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 41° (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 Waukegan Ntl Airport (UGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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