RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
13,598 km
8,449 miles
XMS
Macas
Ecuador
Distance
13,598 km
8,449 mi / 7,342 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

RUH XMS
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Coronel E Carvajal Airport
IATA Code RUH XMS
ICAO Code OERK SEMC
City Riyadh Macas
Country Saudi Arabia Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Guayaquil
Elevation 2,049 ft 3,452 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -2.300000, -78.120000

Riyadh (RUH) to Macas (XMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Coronel E Carvajal Airport (XMS) in Macas, Ecuador is 13,598 kilometers (8,449 miles / 7,342 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 Ecuador. 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 12:48 in Riyadh, it's 04:48 in Macas. 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 1,403 feet between the two airports. Coronel E Carvajal Airport sits higher than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Macas (XMS) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 62° (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 Coronel E Carvajal Airport (XMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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