# Distance from Lago Agrio (LGQ) to Riyadh (RUH)

> 13,348 km · estimated flight time 17h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 13,348 km / 8,294 mi / 7,207 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 17h
- **Heading**: 61° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 286° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Ecuador) → Saudi Arabia
- **Intercontinental**: South America → Asia
- **Time difference**: +8h (When it's 00:01 in Lago Agrio, it's 08:01 in Riyadh)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,069 ft (RUH is higher than LGQ)

## Airports

### [Nueva Loja Airport (LGQ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lgq-lago-agrio-nueva-loja-airport/1ef266df-a546-6422-9a61-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Lago Agrio, Ecuador
- ICAO: SENL
- Timezone: America/Guayaquil
- Coordinates: 0.090000, -76.870000
- Elevation: 980 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 00:01 in Lago Agrio, it's 08:01 in Riyadh.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Nueva Loja Airport (LGQ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lgq-lago-agrio-nueva-loja-airport/1ef266df-a546-6422-9a61-06bb2780ed98)
- [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)