BBA
Balmaceda
Chile
14,131 km
8,781 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
14,131 km
8,781 mi / 7,630 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Santiago
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

BBA RUH
Airport Name Balmaceda Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code BBA RUH
ICAO Code SCBA OERK
City Balmaceda Riyadh
Country Chile Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Santiago Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,722 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -45.920000, -71.690000 24.960000, 46.700000

Balmaceda (BBA) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Balmaceda Airport (BBA) in Balmaceda, Chile to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 14,131 kilometers (8,781 miles / 7,630 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 Chile 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 15:03 in Balmaceda, it's 21:03 in Riyadh. With a 6-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 Balmaceda (BBA) follows a heading of 230° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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