Distance From King Khaled International Airport to San Antonio International Airport, RUH - SAT Distance

The distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) is 8020 miles or 12906 kilometers or 6965 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 Riyadh ( Saudi Arabia ) to San Antonio ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Riyadh and San Antonio takes around 18 hours 26 minutes.

Estimated flight time from King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to San Antonio International Airport, San Antonio, United States is 18 hours 26 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 - SAT

Kilometers		12906 km
Statute Miles		8020 miles
Nautical Miles		6965 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 26 minutes

King Khaled International Airport to San Antonio International Airport Flight Route Map - RUH to SAT Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • RUH - SAT

Time difference between Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and San Antonio (United States) is 10 Hours.
San Antonio time is 10 Hours behind Riyadh.

Location	Local Time
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)	2025-12-16, 04:18:11 +03
San Antonio (United States)	2025-12-15, 18:18:11 MST

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

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

Destination

San Antonio International Airport (SAT / KSAT) San Antonio, United States