Distance From King Khaled International Airport to San Diego International Airport, RUH - SAN Distance

The distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) is 8312 miles or 13377 kilometers or 7218 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.

---

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

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Riyadh and San Diego takes around 19 hours 6 minutes.

Estimated flight time from King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to San Diego International Airport, San Diego, United States is 19 hours 6 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 - SAN

Kilometers		13377 km
Statute Miles		8312 miles
Nautical Miles		7218 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 6 minutes

King Khaled International Airport to San Diego International Airport Flight Route Map - RUH to SAN Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • RUH - SAN

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

Location	Local Time
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)	2026-05-01, 10:52:44 +03
San Diego (United States)	2026-05-01, 00:52:44 PDT

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 Diego International Airport (SAN / KSAN) San Diego, United States