Airport Comparison
| GYA | RUH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Capitan de Av. Emilio Beltran Airport | King Khaled International Airport |
| IATA Code | GYA | RUH |
| ICAO Code | SLGY | OERK |
| City | Guayaramerin | Riyadh |
| Country | Bolivia | Saudi Arabia |
| Timezone | America/La_Paz | Asia/Riyadh |
| Elevation | 557 ft | 2,049 ft |
| Coordinates | -10.820000, -65.350000 | 24.960000, 46.700000 |
Guayaramerin (GYA) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Capitan de Av. Emilio Beltran Airport (GYA) in Guayaramerin, Bolivia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 12,724 kilometers (7,906 miles / 6,870 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.
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 Bolivia 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 15:11 in Guayaramerin, it's 22:11 in Riyadh. With a 7-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 1,492 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Capitan de Av. Emilio Beltran Airport.
The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Guayaramerin (GYA) follows a heading of 269° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Capitan de Av. Emilio Beltran Airport (GYA) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.