GPS
Baltra
Ecuador
14,651 km
9,104 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
14,651 km
9,104 mi / 7,911 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Pacific/Galapagos
Heading
56°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GPS RUH
Airport Name Seymour Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code GPS RUH
ICAO Code SEGS OERK
City Baltra Riyadh
Country Ecuador Saudi Arabia
Timezone Pacific/Galapagos Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 207 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -0.450000, -90.270000 24.960000, 46.700000

Baltra (GPS) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Seymour Airport (GPS) in Baltra, Ecuador to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 14,651 kilometers (9,104 miles / 7,911 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 Ecuador 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 04:40 in Baltra, it's 13:40 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 1,842 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Seymour Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Baltra (GPS) follows a heading of 294° (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 Seymour Airport (GPS) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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