Distance From Elmendorf Air Force Base to King Khaled International Airport, EDF - RUH Distance

The distance from Elmendorf Air Force Base (EDF) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) is 6409 miles or 10314 kilometers or 5566 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 Anchorage ( United States ) to Riyadh ( Saudi Arabia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Anchorage and Riyadh takes around 14 hours 44 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Elmendorf Air Force Base, Anchorage, United States to King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 14 hours 44 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 • EDF - RUH

Kilometers		10314 km
Statute Miles		6409 miles
Nautical Miles		5566 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 44 minutes

Elmendorf Air Force Base to King Khaled International Airport Flight Route Map - EDF to RUH Flight Path

Location of Elmendorf Air Force Base & King Khaled International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Anchorage to Riyadh nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • EDF - RUH

Time difference between Anchorage (United States) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 11 Hours.
Riyadh time is 11 Hours ahead of Anchorage.

Location	Local Time
Anchorage (United States)	2026-06-17, 03:07:56 AKDT
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)	2026-06-17, 14:07:56 +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

Elmendorf Air Force Base (EDF / PAED) Anchorage, United States

Destination

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