KIA
Kaieteur Falls
Guyana
11,380 km
7,071 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,380 km
7,071 mi / 6,145 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Guyana
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KIA RUH
Airport Name Kaieteur International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code KIA RUH
ICAO Code PKSA OERK
City Kaieteur Falls Riyadh
Country Guyana Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Guyana Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 0 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 5.170000, -59.490000 24.960000, 46.700000

Kaieteur Falls (KIA) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kaieteur International Airport (KIA) in Kaieteur Falls, Guyana to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 11,380 kilometers (7,071 miles / 6,145 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 Guyana 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 20:50 in Kaieteur Falls, it's 03:50 in Riyadh. With a 7-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 2,049 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Kaieteur International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Kaieteur Falls (KIA) follows a heading of 282° (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 Kaieteur International Airport (KIA) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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