ROY
Rio Mayo
Argentina
14,020 km
8,712 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
14,020 km
8,712 mi / 7,570 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Argentina/Catamarca
Heading
90°
east

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ROY RUH
Airport Name Rio Mayo Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code ROY RUH
ICAO Code SAWM OERK
City Rio Mayo Riyadh
Country Argentina Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Argentina/Catamarca Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,784 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -45.700000, -70.250000 24.960000, 46.700000

Rio Mayo (ROY) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rio Mayo Airport (ROY) in Rio Mayo, Argentina to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 14,020 kilometers (8,712 miles / 7,570 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 17:24 in Rio Mayo, it's 23:24 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 Mayo (ROY) follows a heading of 230° (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 Rio Mayo Airport (ROY) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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