JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
11,740 km
7,295 miles
RCH
Riohacha
Colombia
Distance
11,740 km
7,295 mi / 6,339 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

JED RCH
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Almirante Padilla Airport
IATA Code JED RCH
ICAO Code OEJN SKRH
City Jeddah Riohacha
Country Saudi Arabia Colombia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Bogota
Elevation 48 ft 43 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 11.530000, -72.930000

Jeddah (JED) to Riohacha (RCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) in Riohacha, Colombia is 11,740 kilometers (7,295 miles / 6,339 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:28 in Jeddah, it's 15:28 in Riohacha. 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 Riohacha (RCH) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 63° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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