Distance From Asheville Regional Airport to King Khaled International Airport, AVL - RUH Distance

The distance from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) is 7107 miles or 11438 kilometers or 6172 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Asheville ( United States ) to Riyadh ( Saudi Arabia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Asheville and Riyadh takes around 16 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Asheville Regional Airport, Asheville, United States to King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 16 hours 20 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • AVL - RUH

Kilometers		11438 km
Statute Miles		7107 miles
Nautical Miles		6172 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 20 minutes

Asheville Regional Airport to King Khaled International Airport Flight Route Map - AVL to RUH Flight Path

Location of Asheville Regional Airport & King Khaled International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Asheville to Riyadh nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Asheville, United States and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • AVL - RUH

Time difference between Asheville (United States) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 8 Hours.
Riyadh time is 8 Hours ahead of Asheville.

Location	Local Time
Asheville (United States)	2025-12-18, 09:48:39 EST
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)	2025-12-18, 17:48:39 +03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL / KAVL) Asheville, United States

Destination

King Khaled International Airport (RUH / OERK) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia