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.