BZE
Belize City
Belize
13,228 km
8,219 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
13,228 km
8,219 mi / 7,142 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Belize
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BZE RUH
Airport Name Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code BZE RUH
ICAO Code MZBZ OERK
City Belize City Riyadh
Country Belize Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Belize Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 15 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 17.540000, -88.310000 24.960000, 46.700000

Belize City (BZE) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) in Belize City, Belize to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 13,228 kilometers (8,219 miles / 7,142 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:12 in Belize City, it's 23:12 in Riyadh. With a 9-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 2,034 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Belize City (BZE) follows a heading of 310° (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 Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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