The flight distance from Puerto Obaldia Airport (PUE) in Puerto Obaldia, Panama to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 12,912 kilometers (8,023 miles / 6,972 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 Panama 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 23:55 in Puerto Obaldia, it's 07:55 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 1,826 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Puerto Obaldia Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Puerto Obaldia (PUE) 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 Puerto Obaldia Airport (PUE) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.