QGP
Garanhuns
Brazil
9,741 km
6,053 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
9,741 km
6,053 mi / 5,260 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Recife
Heading
64°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

QGP RUH
Airport Name Garanhuns Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code QGP RUH
ICAO Code SNGN OERK
City Garanhuns Riyadh
Country Brazil Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Recife Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 2,533 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -8.830000, -36.470000 24.960000, 46.700000

Garanhuns (QGP) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Garanhuns Airport (QGP) in Garanhuns, Brazil to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 9,741 kilometers (6,053 miles / 5,260 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 09:19 in Garanhuns, it's 15:19 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.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Garanhuns (QGP) follows a heading of 259° (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 Garanhuns Airport (QGP) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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