Airport Comparison
| LUQ | RUH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport | King Khaled International Airport |
| IATA Code | LUQ | RUH |
| ICAO Code | SAOU | OERK |
| City | San Luis | Riyadh |
| Country | Argentina | Saudi Arabia |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/San_Luis | Asia/Riyadh |
| Elevation | 2,328 ft | 2,049 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.270000, -66.360000 | 24.960000, 46.700000 |
San Luis (LUQ) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport (LUQ) in San Luis, Argentina to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 13,554 kilometers (8,422 miles / 7,319 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 79°.
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 Argentina 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 17:35 in San Luis, it's 23:35 in Riyadh. With a 6-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 Luis (LUQ) follows a heading of 245° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport (LUQ) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.