# Distance from Parnaiba (PHB) to Riyadh (RUH)

> 9,985 km · estimated flight time 13h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 9,985 km / 6,204 mi / 5,391 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 13h
- **Heading**: 65° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 267° (west)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Brazil) → Saudi Arabia
- **Intercontinental**: South America → Asia
- **Time difference**: +6h (When it's 20:13 in Parnaiba, it's 02:13 in Riyadh)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,033 ft (RUH is higher than PHB)

## Airports

### [Prefeito Doutor Joao Silva Filho Airport (PHB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/phb-parnaiba-prefeito-doutor-joao-silva-filho-airport/1ef266df-9550-687e-abe9-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Parnaiba, Brazil
- ICAO: SBPB
- Timezone: America/Fortaleza
- Coordinates: -2.890000, -41.730000
- Elevation: 16 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 20:13 in Parnaiba, it's 02:13 in Riyadh.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Prefeito Doutor Joao Silva Filho Airport (PHB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/phb-parnaiba-prefeito-doutor-joao-silva-filho-airport/1ef266df-9550-687e-abe9-06bb2780ed98)
- [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)