RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
12,803 km
7,955 miles
SJE
San Jose Del Guaviare
Colombia
Distance
12,803 km
7,955 mi / 6,913 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

RUH SJE
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Jorge E. Gonzalez Torres Airport
IATA Code RUH SJE
ICAO Code OERK SKSJ
City Riyadh San Jose Del Guaviare
Country Saudi Arabia Colombia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Bogota
Elevation 2,049 ft 605 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 2.580000, -72.640000

Riyadh (RUH) to San Jose Del Guaviare (SJE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Jorge E. Gonzalez Torres Airport (SJE) in San Jose Del Guaviare, Colombia is 12,803 kilometers (7,955 miles / 6,913 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:49 in Riyadh, it's 23:49 in San Jose Del Guaviare. With a 8-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 1,444 feet between the two airports. Jorge E. Gonzalez Torres Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose Del Guaviare (SJE) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 61° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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