RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
13,064 km
8,118 miles
ULQ
Tulua
Colombia
Distance
13,064 km
8,118 mi / 7,054 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

RUH ULQ
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Farfan Airport
IATA Code RUH ULQ
ICAO Code OERK SKUL
City Riyadh Tulua
Country Saudi Arabia Colombia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Bogota
Elevation 2,049 ft 3,132 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 4.090000, -76.240000

Riyadh (RUH) to Tulua (ULQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Farfan Airport (ULQ) in Tulua, Colombia is 13,064 kilometers (8,118 miles / 7,054 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 07:30 in Riyadh, it's 23:30 in Tulua. 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 1,083 feet between the two airports. Farfan Airport sits higher than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Tulua (ULQ) 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 Farfan Airport (ULQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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