QDF
Conselheiro Lafaiete
Brazil
11,011 km
6,842 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,011 km
6,842 mi / 5,945 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

QDF RUH
Airport Name Conselheiro Lafaiete Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code QDF RUH
ICAO Code SNKF OERK
City Conselheiro Lafaiete Riyadh
Country Brazil Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 3,478 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -20.740000, -43.800000 24.960000, 46.700000

Conselheiro Lafaiete (QDF) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Conselheiro Lafaiete Airport (QDF) in Conselheiro Lafaiete, Brazil to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 11,011 kilometers (6,842 miles / 5,945 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 Brazil 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 10:32 in Conselheiro Lafaiete, it's 16:32 in Riyadh. With a 6-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 1,429 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Conselheiro Lafaiete Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Conselheiro Lafaiete (QDF) follows a heading of 251° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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