RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
12,219 km
7,592 miles
UMZ
Mena
United States
Distance
12,219 km
7,592 mi / 6,598 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
326°
north northwest

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RUH UMZ
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Mena Intermountain Municipal Airport
IATA Code RUH UMZ
ICAO Code OERK KMEZ
City Riyadh Mena
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Chicago
Elevation 2,049 ft 1,080 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 34.550000, -94.200000

Riyadh (RUH) to Mena (UMZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Mena Intermountain Municipal Airport (UMZ) in Mena, United States is 12,219 kilometers (7,592 miles / 6,598 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 10:42 in Riyadh, it's 01:42 in Mena. 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.

The return flight from Mena (UMZ) 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 Mena Intermountain Municipal Airport (UMZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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