Distance From Buffalo Ridge Airport to King Khaled International Airport

The distance from Buffalo Ridge Airport () to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) is 6862 miles or 11043 kilometers or 5959 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 Amherst ( United States ) to Riyadh ( Saudi Arabia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Amherst and Riyadh takes around 15 hours 46 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Buffalo Ridge Airport, Amherst, United States to King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 15 hours 46 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 • - RUH

Kilometers		11043 km
Statute Miles		6862 miles
Nautical Miles		5959 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 46 minutes

Buffalo Ridge Airport to King Khaled International Airport Flight Route Map - to RUH Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - RUH

Time difference between Amherst (United States) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 7 Hours.
Riyadh time is 7 Hours ahead of Amherst.

Location	Local Time
Amherst (United States)	2026-05-03, 11:34:11 EDT
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)	2026-05-03, 18:34:11 +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

Buffalo Ridge Airport ( / 8VG4) Amherst, United States

Destination

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