POI
Potosi
Bolivia
13,103 km
8,142 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
13,103 km
8,142 mi / 7,075 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/La_Paz
Heading
71°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

POI RUH
Airport Name Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code POI RUH
ICAO Code SLPO OERK
City Potosi Riyadh
Country Bolivia Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/La_Paz Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 12,913 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -19.540000, -65.720000 24.960000, 46.700000

Potosi (POI) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) in Potosi, Bolivia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 13,103 kilometers (8,142 miles / 7,075 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 Bolivia 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 01:34 in Potosi, it's 08:34 in Riyadh. With a 7-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 10,864 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Potosi (POI) follows a heading of 260° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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