The flight distance from Santiago Vila Airport (GIR) in Girardot, Colombia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 12,916 kilometers (8,026 miles / 6,974 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 Colombia 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 22:40 in Girardot, it's 06:40 in Riyadh. With a 8-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 1,149 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Santiago Vila Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Girardot (GIR) follows a heading of 289° (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 Santiago Vila Airport (GIR) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.