CAU
Caruaru
Brazil
9,669 km
6,008 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
9,669 km
6,008 mi / 5,221 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Fortaleza
Heading
64°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CAU RUH
Airport Name Caruaru Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code CAU RUH
ICAO Code SNRU OERK
City Caruaru Riyadh
Country Brazil Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Fortaleza Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,891 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -8.280000, -36.010000 24.960000, 46.700000

Caruaru (CAU) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Caruaru Airport (CAU) in Caruaru, Brazil to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 9,669 kilometers (6,008 miles / 5,221 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 Brazil 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 11:03 in Caruaru, it's 17:03 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 Caruaru (CAU) follows a heading of 259° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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