PON
Poptun
Guatemala
13,406 km
8,330 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
13,406 km
8,330 mi / 7,239 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Guatemala
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PON RUH
Airport Name Poptun Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code PON RUH
ICAO Code MGPP OERK
City Poptun Riyadh
Country Guatemala Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Guatemala Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,801 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 16.330000, -89.420000 24.960000, 46.700000

Poptun (PON) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Poptun Airport (PON) in Poptun, Guatemala to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 13,406 kilometers (8,330 miles / 7,239 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 Guatemala 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 05:23 in Poptun, it's 14:23 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 Poptun (PON) follows a heading of 309° (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 Poptun Airport (PON) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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