PIU
Piura
Peru
13,994 km
8,696 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
13,994 km
8,696 mi / 7,556 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Lima
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PIU RUH
Airport Name Capitan FAP Guillermo Concha Iberico International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code PIU RUH
ICAO Code SPUR OERK
City Piura Riyadh
Country Peru Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Lima Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 120 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -5.210000, -80.620000 24.960000, 46.700000

Piura (PIU) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Capitan FAP Guillermo Concha Iberico International Airport (PIU) in Piura, Peru to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 13,994 kilometers (8,696 miles / 7,556 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 Peru 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 01:34 in Piura, it's 09:34 in Riyadh. With a 8-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 1,929 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Capitan FAP Guillermo Concha Iberico International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Piura (PIU) follows a heading of 282° (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 Capitan FAP Guillermo Concha Iberico International Airport (PIU) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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