# Distance from Maripasoula (MPY) to Riyadh (RUH)

> 10,913 km · estimated flight time 14h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 10,913 km / 6,781 mi / 5,893 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 14h
- **Heading**: 64° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 278° (west)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (GF) → Saudi Arabia
- **Intercontinental**: South America → Asia
- **Time difference**: +6h (When it's 22:54 in Maripasoula, it's 04:54 in Riyadh)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,643 ft (RUH is higher than MPY)

## Airports

### [Maripasoula Airport (MPY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mpy-maripasoula-maripasoula-airport/1ef266df-c2ff-6658-aee5-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Maripasoula, GF
- ICAO: SOOA
- Timezone: America/Cayenne
- Coordinates: 3.660000, -54.040000
- Elevation: 406 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 22:54 in Maripasoula, it's 04:54 in Riyadh.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Maripasoula Airport (MPY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mpy-maripasoula-maripasoula-airport/1ef266df-c2ff-6658-aee5-06bb2780ed98)
- [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)