CGH
Sao Paulo
Brazil
11,407 km
7,088 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,407 km
7,088 mi / 6,159 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
68°
east northeast

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CGH RUH
Airport Name Congonhas Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code CGH RUH
ICAO Code SBSP OERK
City Sao Paulo Riyadh
Country Brazil Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 2,631 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -23.630000, -46.660000 24.960000, 46.700000

Sao Paulo (CGH) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Congonhas Airport (CGH) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 11,407 kilometers (7,088 miles / 6,159 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 13:36 in Sao Paulo, it's 19:36 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 Sao Paulo (CGH) follows a heading of 250° (west 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 Congonhas Airport (CGH) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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