PBL
General Bartolome Salom International Airport
Venezuela
11,927 km
7,411 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,927 km
7,411 mi / 6,440 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Caracas
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PBL RUH
Airport Name General Bartolome Salom International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code PBL RUH
ICAO Code SVPC OERK
City N/A Riyadh
Country Venezuela Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Caracas Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 32 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 10.480000, -68.070000 24.960000, 46.700000

General Bartolome Salom International Airport (PBL) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Bartolome Salom International Airport (PBL) in General Bartolome Salom International Airport, Venezuela to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 11,927 kilometers (7,411 miles / 6,440 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 Venezuela 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 19:53 in General Bartolome Salom International Airport, it's 02:53 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 2,017 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than General Bartolome Salom International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to General Bartolome Salom International Airport (PBL) follows a heading of 291° (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 General Bartolome Salom International Airport (PBL) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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