Airport Comparison
| JDR | RUH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Prefeito Octavio de Almeida Neves Airport | King Khaled International Airport |
| IATA Code | JDR | RUH |
| ICAO Code | SNJR | OERK |
| City | Sao Joao Del Rei | Riyadh |
| Country | Brazil | Saudi Arabia |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | Asia/Riyadh |
| Elevation | 3,117 ft | 2,049 ft |
| Coordinates | -21.090000, -44.220000 | 24.960000, 46.700000 |
Sao Joao Del Rei (JDR) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Prefeito Octavio de Almeida Neves Airport (JDR) in Sao Joao Del Rei, Brazil to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 11,066 kilometers (6,876 miles / 5,975 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.
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 18:20 in Sao Joao Del Rei, it's 00:20 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 1,068 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Prefeito Octavio de Almeida Neves Airport.
The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Sao Joao Del Rei (JDR) follows a heading of 251° (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 Prefeito Octavio de Almeida Neves Airport (JDR) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.