ADN
Andes
Colombia
12,939 km
8,040 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,939 km
8,040 mi / 6,987 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Bogota
Heading
58°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ADN RUH
Airport Name Andes Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code ADN RUH
ICAO Code SKAN OERK
City Andes Riyadh
Country Colombia Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 3,900 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 5.670000, -75.880000 24.960000, 46.700000

Andes (ADN) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Andes Airport (ADN) in Andes, Colombia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 12,939 kilometers (8,040 miles / 6,987 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:41 in Andes, it's 14:41 in Riyadh. 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 1,851 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Andes Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Andes (ADN) follows a heading of 291° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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