ILS
San Salvador
El Salvador
13,579 km
8,438 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
13,579 km
8,438 mi / 7,332 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/El_Salvador
Heading
48°
northeast

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ILS RUH
Airport Name Ilopango International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code ILS RUH
ICAO Code MSSS OERK
City San Salvador Riyadh
Country El Salvador Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/El_Salvador Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 2,021 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 13.700000, -89.120000 24.960000, 46.700000

San Salvador (ILS) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ilopango International Airport (ILS) in San Salvador, El Salvador to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 13,579 kilometers (8,438 miles / 7,332 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 El Salvador with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:07 in San Salvador, it's 00:07 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.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to San Salvador (ILS) follows a heading of 307° (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 Ilopango International Airport (ILS) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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