The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Alberto Lleras Camargo Airport (SOX) in Sogamoso, Colombia is 12,663 kilometers (7,868 miles / 6,837 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 04:30 in Riyadh, it's 20:30 in Sogamoso. 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 6,106 feet between the two airports. Alberto Lleras Camargo Airport sits higher than King Khaled International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sogamoso (SOX) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 59° (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 Alberto Lleras Camargo Airport (SOX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.