GJA
Guanaja
Honduras
13,119 km
8,152 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
13,119 km
8,152 mi / 7,084 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Tegucigalpa
Heading
49°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

GJA RUH
Airport Name La Laguna Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code GJA RUH
ICAO Code MHNJ OERK
City Guanaja Riyadh
Country Honduras Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Tegucigalpa Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 49 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 16.450000, -85.910000 24.960000, 46.700000

Guanaja (GJA) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from La Laguna Airport (GJA) in Guanaja, Honduras to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 13,119 kilometers (8,152 miles / 7,084 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 Honduras with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:02 in Guanaja, it's 19:02 in Riyadh. With a 9-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 2,000 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than La Laguna Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Guanaja (GJA) follows a heading of 307° (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 La Laguna Airport (GJA) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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