RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
11,671 km
7,252 miles
UOS
Sewanee
United States
Distance
11,671 km
7,252 mi / 6,302 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

RUH UOS
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Franklin County Airport
IATA Code RUH UOS
ICAO Code OERK KUOS
City Riyadh Sewanee
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Chicago
Elevation 2,049 ft 1,953 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 35.210000, -85.900000

Riyadh (RUH) to Sewanee (UOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Franklin County Airport (UOS) in Sewanee, United States is 11,671 kilometers (7,252 miles / 6,302 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 15:07 in Riyadh, it's 06:07 in Sewanee. 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 Sewanee (UOS) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 44° (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 Franklin County Airport (UOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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