The flight distance from Rio Frio / Progreso Airport (RFR) in Rio Frio / Progreso, Costa Rica to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 13,378 kilometers (8,312 miles / 7,223 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Costa Rica with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:38 in Rio Frio / Progreso, it's 09:38 in Riyadh. With a 9-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 1,699 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Rio Frio / Progreso Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Rio Frio / Progreso (RFR) follows a heading of 300° (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 Rio Frio / Progreso Airport (RFR) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.