GSJ
Puerto San Jose
Guatemala
13,699 km
8,512 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
13,699 km
8,512 mi / 7,397 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Guatemala
Heading
47°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

GSJ RUH
Airport Name San Jose Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code GSJ RUH
ICAO Code MGSJ OERK
City Puerto San Jose Riyadh
Country Guatemala Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Guatemala Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 29 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 13.940000, -90.840000 24.960000, 46.700000

Puerto San Jose (GSJ) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Jose Airport (GSJ) in Puerto San Jose, Guatemala to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 13,699 kilometers (8,512 miles / 7,397 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 Guatemala 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 16:52 in Puerto San Jose, it's 01:52 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 2,020 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than San Jose Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Puerto San Jose (GSJ) follows a heading of 308° (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 San Jose Airport (GSJ) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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