APO
Carepa
Colombia
12,891 km
8,010 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,891 km
8,010 mi / 6,961 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Bogota
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

APO RUH
Airport Name Antonio Roldan Betancourt Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code APO RUH
ICAO Code SKLC OERK
City Carepa Riyadh
Country Colombia Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 46 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 7.810000, -76.720000 24.960000, 46.700000

Carepa (APO) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Antonio Roldan Betancourt Airport (APO) in Carepa, Colombia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 12,891 kilometers (8,010 miles / 6,961 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Colombia with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:06 in Carepa, it's 07:06 in Riyadh. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,003 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Antonio Roldan Betancourt Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Carepa (APO) follows a heading of 293° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Antonio Roldan Betancourt Airport (APO) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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