Distance From Center Island Airport to King Khaled International Airport, CWS - RUH Distance

The distance from Center Island Airport (CWS) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) is 7321 miles or 11782 kilometers or 6358 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 Center Island ( United States ) to Riyadh ( Saudi Arabia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Center Island and Riyadh takes around 16 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Center Island Airport, Center Island, United States to King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 16 hours 49 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 • CWS - RUH

Kilometers		11782 km
Statute Miles		7321 miles
Nautical Miles		6358 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 49 minutes

Center Island Airport to King Khaled International Airport Flight Route Map - CWS to RUH Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Center Island, United States and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. .

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • CWS - RUH

Time difference between Center Island (United States) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 9 Hours.
Riyadh time is 9 Hours ahead of Center Island.

Location	Local Time
Center Island (United States)	2026-08-02, 10:00:25 MDT
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)	2026-08-02, 19:00:25 +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

Center Island Airport (CWS / 78WA) Center Island, United States

Destination

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