CKS
Carajas
Brazil
10,968 km
6,815 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
10,968 km
6,815 mi / 5,922 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Araguaina
Heading
66°
east northeast

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CKS RUH
Airport Name Carajas Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code CKS RUH
ICAO Code SBCJ OERK
City Carajas Riyadh
Country Brazil Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Araguaina Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 2,064 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -6.120000, -50.000000 24.960000, 46.700000

Carajas (CKS) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Carajas Airport (CKS) in Carajas, Brazil to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 10,968 kilometers (6,815 miles / 5,922 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 Brazil 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 18:44 in Carajas, it's 00:44 in Riyadh. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Carajas (CKS) follows a heading of 267° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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