RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
9,657 km
6,000 miles
WCR
Chandalar Lake
United States
Distance
9,657 km
6,000 mi / 5,214 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

RUH WCR
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Chandalar Lake Airport
IATA Code RUH WCR
ICAO Code OERK PALR
City Riyadh Chandalar Lake
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Anchorage
Elevation 2,049 ft 1,920 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 67.500000, -148.480000

Riyadh (RUH) to Chandalar Lake (WCR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Chandalar Lake Airport (WCR) in Chandalar Lake, United States is 9,657 kilometers (6,000 miles / 5,214 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 10:45 in Riyadh, it's 22:45 in Chandalar Lake. With a 12-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 Chandalar Lake (WCR) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 346° (north northwest). 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 Chandalar Lake Airport (WCR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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