RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
10,957 km
6,808 miles
WBR
Big Rapids
United States
Distance
10,957 km
6,808 mi / 5,916 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

RUH WBR
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Roben-Hood Airport
IATA Code RUH WBR
ICAO Code OERK KRQB
City Riyadh Big Rapids
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Detroit
Elevation 2,049 ft 990 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 43.720000, -85.500000

Riyadh (RUH) to Big Rapids (WBR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Roben-Hood Airport (WBR) in Big Rapids, United States is 10,957 kilometers (6,808 miles / 5,916 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 09:57 in Riyadh, it's 01:57 in Big Rapids. 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 1,059 feet between the two airports. Roben-Hood Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Big Rapids (WBR) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 43° (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 Roben-Hood Airport (WBR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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