EYP
El Yopal
Colombia
12,627 km
7,846 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,627 km
7,846 mi / 6,818 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Bogota
Heading
60°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

EYP RUH
Airport Name El Yopal Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code EYP RUH
ICAO Code SKYP OERK
City El Yopal Riyadh
Country Colombia Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,028 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 5.320000, -72.380000 24.960000, 46.700000

El Yopal (EYP) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Yopal Airport (EYP) in El Yopal, Colombia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 12,627 kilometers (7,846 miles / 6,818 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 16:30 in El Yopal, it's 00:30 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 1,021 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than El Yopal Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to El Yopal (EYP) follows a heading of 288° (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 El Yopal Airport (EYP) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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