IBE
Ibague
Colombia
12,940 km
8,041 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,940 km
8,041 mi / 6,987 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Bogota
Heading
59°
east northeast

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IBE RUH
Airport Name Perales Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code IBE RUH
ICAO Code SKIB OERK
City Ibague Riyadh
Country Colombia Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 2,999 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 4.420000, -75.130000 24.960000, 46.700000

Ibague (IBE) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Perales Airport (IBE) in Ibague, Colombia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 12,940 kilometers (8,041 miles / 6,987 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 00:02 in Ibague, it's 08:02 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 Ibague (IBE) 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 Perales Airport (IBE) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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