RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
11,963 km
7,433 miles
UOX
Oxford
United States
Distance
11,963 km
7,433 mi / 6,459 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
323°
northwest

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RUH UOX
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport University-Oxford Airport
IATA Code RUH UOX
ICAO Code OERK KUOX
City Riyadh Oxford
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Chicago
Elevation 2,049 ft 452 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 34.380000, -89.540000

Riyadh (RUH) to Oxford (UOX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to University-Oxford Airport (UOX) in Oxford, United States is 11,963 kilometers (7,433 miles / 6,459 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 13:05 in Riyadh, it's 05:05 in Oxford. 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 1,597 feet between the two airports. University-Oxford Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Oxford (UOX) 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 University-Oxford Airport (UOX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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