The flight distance from Placido de Castro Airport (RBR) in Rio Branco, Brazil to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 12,940 kilometers (8,040 miles / 6,987 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 09:34 in Rio Branco, it's 17:34 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 1,416 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Placido de Castro Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Rio Branco (RBR) follows a heading of 271° (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 Placido de Castro Airport (RBR) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.