The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Uyuni Airport (UYU) in Quijarro, Bolivia is 13,247 kilometers (8,231 miles / 7,153 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 Bolivia. 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 14:09 in Riyadh, it's 07:09 in Quijarro. With a 7-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 9,087 feet between the two airports. Uyuni 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 Quijarro (UYU) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 72° (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 Uyuni Airport (UYU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.