GPI
Guapi
Colombia
13,309 km
8,270 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
13,309 km
8,270 mi / 7,186 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Bogota
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GPI RUH
Airport Name Juan Casiano Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code GPI RUH
ICAO Code SKGP OERK
City Guapi Riyadh
Country Colombia Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 164 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 2.570000, -77.900000 24.960000, 46.700000

Guapi (GPI) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Casiano Airport (GPI) in Guapi, Colombia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 13,309 kilometers (8,270 miles / 7,186 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 23:34 in Guapi, it's 07:34 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 1,885 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Juan Casiano Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Guapi (GPI) follows a heading of 289° (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 Juan Casiano Airport (GPI) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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