ESR
El Salvador
Chile
13,712 km
8,520 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
13,712 km
8,520 mi / 7,404 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Santiago
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ESR RUH
Airport Name Ricardo Garcia Posada Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code ESR RUH
ICAO Code SCES OERK
City El Salvador Riyadh
Country Chile Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Santiago Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 5,240 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -26.310000, -69.770000 24.960000, 46.700000

El Salvador (ESR) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ricardo Garcia Posada Airport (ESR) in El Salvador, Chile to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 13,712 kilometers (8,520 miles / 7,404 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 Chile 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 01:37 in El Salvador, it's 07:37 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,191 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Ricardo Garcia Posada Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to El Salvador (ESR) follows a heading of 254° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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