CAQ
Caucasia
Colombia
12,741 km
7,917 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,741 km
7,917 mi / 6,879 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Bogota
Heading
58°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CAQ RUH
Airport Name Juan H White Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code CAQ RUH
ICAO Code SKCU OERK
City Caucasia Riyadh
Country Colombia Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 174 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 7.970000, -75.200000 24.960000, 46.700000

Caucasia (CAQ) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan H White Airport (CAQ) in Caucasia, Colombia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 12,741 kilometers (7,917 miles / 6,879 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 20:40 in Caucasia, it's 04:40 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 1,875 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Juan H White Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Caucasia (CAQ) follows a heading of 292° (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 Juan H White Airport (CAQ) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.