The flight distance from Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base (API) in Apiay, Colombia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 12,809 kilometers (7,959 miles / 6,916 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 13:36 in Apiay, it's 21:36 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.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Apiay (API) follows a heading of 288° (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 Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base (API) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.