BGI
Bridgetown
Barbados
10,972 km
6,818 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
10,972 km
6,818 mi / 5,924 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Barbados
Heading
62°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BGI RUH
Airport Name Sir Grantley Adams International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code BGI RUH
ICAO Code TBPB OERK
City Bridgetown Riyadh
Country Barbados Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Barbados Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 169 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 13.070000, -59.490000 24.960000, 46.700000

Bridgetown (BGI) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) in Bridgetown, Barbados to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 10,972 kilometers (6,818 miles / 5,924 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 Barbados with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:16 in Bridgetown, it's 01:16 in Riyadh. With a 7-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 1,880 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Sir Grantley Adams International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Bridgetown (BGI) follows a heading of 289° (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 Sir Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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