GLJ
Garzon
Colombia
13,121 km
8,153 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
13,121 km
8,153 mi / 7,085 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Bogota
Heading
60°
east northeast

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GLJ RUH
Airport Name Garzon La Jagua Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code GLJ RUH
ICAO Code SKGZ OERK
City Garzon Riyadh
Country Colombia Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 2,620 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 2.150000, -75.690000 24.960000, 46.700000

Garzon (GLJ) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Garzon La Jagua Airport (GLJ) in Garzon, Colombia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 13,121 kilometers (8,153 miles / 7,085 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 06:32 in Garzon, it's 14:32 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.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Garzon (GLJ) follows a heading of 287° (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 Garzon La Jagua Airport (GLJ) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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