QIT
Itapetinga
Brazil
10,421 km
6,475 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
10,421 km
6,475 mi / 5,627 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Bahia
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

QIT RUH
Airport Name Itapetinga Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code QIT RUH
ICAO Code SNIP OERK
City Itapetinga Riyadh
Country Brazil Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Bahia Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 915 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -15.240000, -40.280000 24.960000, 46.700000

Itapetinga (QIT) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Itapetinga Airport (QIT) in Itapetinga, Brazil to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 10,421 kilometers (6,475 miles / 5,627 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 20:33 in Itapetinga, it's 02:33 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,134 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Itapetinga Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Itapetinga (QIT) follows a heading of 255° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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