The flight distance from Dr. Luis Maria Argana International Airport (ESG) in Mariscal Estigarribia, Paraguay to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 12,689 kilometers (7,885 miles / 6,852 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 Paraguay 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 00:30 in Mariscal Estigarribia, it's 06:30 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,496 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Dr. Luis Maria Argana International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Mariscal Estigarribia (ESG) follows a heading of 256° (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 Dr. Luis Maria Argana International Airport (ESG) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.