RGL
Rio Gallegos
Argentina
13,931 km
8,656 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
13,931 km
8,656 mi / 7,522 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Heading
93°
east

Airport Comparison

RGL RUH
Airport Name Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code RGL RUH
ICAO Code SAWG OERK
City Rio Gallegos Riyadh
Country Argentina Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 61 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -51.610000, -69.310000 24.960000, 46.700000

Rio Gallegos (RGL) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport (RGL) in Rio Gallegos, Argentina to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 13,931 kilometers (8,656 miles / 7,522 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 12:30 in Rio Gallegos, it's 18:30 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 1,988 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Rio Gallegos (RGL) follows a heading of 223° (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 Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport (RGL) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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