RCU
Rio Cuarto
Argentina
13,359 km
8,301 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
13,359 km
8,301 mi / 7,213 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Argentina/Cordoba
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

RCU RUH
Airport Name Area De Material Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code RCU RUH
ICAO Code SAOC OERK
City Rio Cuarto Riyadh
Country Argentina Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Argentina/Cordoba Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,380 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -33.090000, -64.260000 24.960000, 46.700000

Rio Cuarto (RCU) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Area De Material Airport (RCU) in Rio Cuarto, Argentina to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 13,359 kilometers (8,301 miles / 7,213 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 Argentina 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 02:10 in Rio Cuarto, it's 08:10 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 Rio Cuarto (RCU) follows a heading of 245° (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 Area De Material Airport (RCU) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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