MCJ
La Mina-Maicao
Colombia
12,296 km
7,640 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,296 km
7,640 mi / 6,639 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Bogota
Heading
58°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MCJ RUH
Airport Name Jorge Isaac Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code MCJ RUH
ICAO Code SKLM OERK
City La Mina-Maicao Riyadh
Country Colombia Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 281 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 11.230000, -72.490000 24.960000, 46.700000

La Mina-Maicao (MCJ) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Isaac Airport (MCJ) in La Mina-Maicao, Colombia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 12,296 kilometers (7,640 miles / 6,639 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 05:31 in La Mina-Maicao, it's 13:31 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,768 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Jorge Isaac Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to La Mina-Maicao (MCJ) follows a heading of 294° (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 Jorge Isaac Airport (MCJ) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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