FMG
Brasilito
Costa Rica
13,535 km
8,410 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
13,535 km
8,410 mi / 7,308 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

FMG RUH
Airport Name Flamingo Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code FMG RUH
ICAO Code MRFL OERK
City Brasilito Riyadh
Country Costa Rica Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 270 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 10.420000, -85.780000 24.960000, 46.700000

Brasilito (FMG) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Flamingo Airport (FMG) in Brasilito, Costa Rica to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 13,535 kilometers (8,410 miles / 7,308 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 Costa Rica 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 07:32 in Brasilito, it's 16:32 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 1,779 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Flamingo Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Brasilito (FMG) follows a heading of 301° (west 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 Flamingo Airport (FMG) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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