CRC
Cartago
Colombia
12,999 km
8,078 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,999 km
8,078 mi / 7,019 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Bogota
Heading
59°
east northeast

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CRC RUH
Airport Name Santa Ana Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code CRC RUH
ICAO Code SKGO OERK
City Cartago Riyadh
Country Colombia Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 2,979 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 4.760000, -75.960000 24.960000, 46.700000

Cartago (CRC) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Santa Ana Airport (CRC) in Cartago, Colombia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 12,999 kilometers (8,078 miles / 7,019 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 05:14 in Cartago, it's 13:14 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.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Cartago (CRC) follows a heading of 290° (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 Santa Ana Airport (CRC) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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