Distance From Shangri-La Airport to King Khaled International Airport

The distance from Shangri-La Airport () to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) is 7419 miles or 11940 kilometers or 6443 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 Selah ( United States ) to Riyadh ( Saudi Arabia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Selah and Riyadh takes around 17 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shangri-La Airport, Selah, United States to King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 17 hours 3 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		11940 km
Statute Miles		7419 miles
Nautical Miles		6443 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 3 minutes

Shangri-La Airport to King Khaled International Airport Flight Route Map - to RUH Flight Path

Location of Shangri-La Airport & King Khaled International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Selah to Riyadh nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - RUH

Time difference between Selah (United States) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 10 Hours.
Riyadh time is 10 Hours ahead of Selah.

Location	Local Time
Selah (United States)	2026-01-29, 06:55:03 MST
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)	2026-01-29, 16:55:03 +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

Shangri-La Airport ( / 0WN1) Selah, United States

Destination

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