BLA
Barcelona
Venezuela
11,627 km
7,225 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,627 km
7,225 mi / 6,278 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Caracas
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BLA RUH
Airport Name General Jose Antonio Anzoategui International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code BLA RUH
ICAO Code SVBC OERK
City Barcelona Riyadh
Country Venezuela Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Caracas Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 26 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 10.110000, -64.690000 24.960000, 46.700000

Barcelona (BLA) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Jose Antonio Anzoategui International Airport (BLA) in Barcelona, Venezuela to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 11,627 kilometers (7,225 miles / 6,278 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Venezuela 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 16:57 in Barcelona, it's 23:57 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 2,023 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than General Jose Antonio Anzoategui International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Barcelona (BLA) 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 General Jose Antonio Anzoategui International Airport (BLA) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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