QHN
Taguatinga
Brazil
10,894 km
6,769 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
10,894 km
6,769 mi / 5,882 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Araguaina
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

QHN RUH
Airport Name Taguatinga Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code QHN RUH
ICAO Code SWTY OERK
City Taguatinga Riyadh
Country Brazil Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Araguaina Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,959 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -12.430000, -46.400000 24.960000, 46.700000

Taguatinga (QHN) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Taguatinga Airport (QHN) in Taguatinga, Brazil to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 10,894 kilometers (6,769 miles / 5,882 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 Brazil 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 21:26 in Taguatinga, it's 03:26 in Riyadh. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Taguatinga (QHN) follows a heading of 260° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Taguatinga Airport (QHN) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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