# Distance from Sao Joao Del Rei (JDR) to Riyadh (RUH)

> 11,066 km · estimated flight time 14h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 11,066 km / 6,876 mi / 5,975 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 14h
- **Heading**: 67° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 251° (west southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Brazil) → Saudi Arabia
- **Intercontinental**: South America → Asia
- **Time difference**: +6h (When it's 07:35 in Sao Joao Del Rei, it's 13:35 in Riyadh)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,068 ft (RUH is lower than JDR)

## Airports

### [Prefeito Octavio de Almeida Neves Airport (JDR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/jdr-sao-joao-del-rei-prefeito-octavio-de-almeida-neves-airport/1ef266df-bda0-6978-9212-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sao Joao Del Rei, Brazil
- ICAO: SNJR
- Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
- Coordinates: -21.090000, -44.220000
- Elevation: 3,117 ft

### [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- ICAO: OERK
- Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
- Coordinates: 24.960000, 46.700000
- Elevation: 2,049 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 07:35 in Sao Joao Del Rei, it's 13:35 in Riyadh.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Prefeito Octavio de Almeida Neves Airport (JDR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/jdr-sao-joao-del-rei-prefeito-octavio-de-almeida-neves-airport/1ef266df-bda0-6978-9212-06bb2780ed98)
- [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)