GPB
Guarapuava
Brazil
11,936 km
7,416 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,936 km
7,416 mi / 6,445 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
70°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GPB RUH
Airport Name Tancredo Thomas de Faria Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code GPB RUH
ICAO Code SBGU OERK
City Guarapuava Riyadh
Country Brazil Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 3,494 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -25.390000, -51.520000 24.960000, 46.700000

Guarapuava (GPB) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tancredo Thomas de Faria Airport (GPB) in Guarapuava, Brazil to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 11,936 kilometers (7,416 miles / 6,445 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 15:02 in Guarapuava, it's 21:02 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 1,445 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Tancredo Thomas de Faria Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Guarapuava (GPB) follows a heading of 250° (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 Tancredo Thomas de Faria Airport (GPB) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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