Airport Comparison
| PZO | RUH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | General Manuel Carlos Piar International Airport | King Khaled International Airport |
| IATA Code | PZO | RUH |
| ICAO Code | SVPR | OERK |
| City | Puerto Ordaz-Ciudad Guayana | Riyadh |
| Country | Venezuela | Saudi Arabia |
| Timezone | America/Caracas | Asia/Riyadh |
| Elevation | 472 ft | 2,049 ft |
| Coordinates | 8.290000, -62.760000 | 24.960000, 46.700000 |
Puerto Ordaz-Ciudad Guayana (PZO) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from General Manuel Carlos Piar International Airport (PZO) in Puerto Ordaz-Ciudad Guayana, Venezuela to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 11,539 kilometers (7,170 miles / 6,230 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.
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 Venezuela 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 15:29 in Puerto Ordaz-Ciudad Guayana, it's 22:29 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 1,577 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than General Manuel Carlos Piar International Airport.
The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Puerto Ordaz-Ciudad Guayana (PZO) follows a heading of 286° (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 General Manuel Carlos Piar International Airport (PZO) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.