RFS
La Rosita
Nicaragua
13,178 km
8,188 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
13,178 km
8,188 mi / 7,116 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Managua
Heading
51°
northeast

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RFS RUH
Airport Name Rosita Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code RFS RUH
ICAO Code MNRT OERK
City La Rosita Riyadh
Country Nicaragua Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Managua Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 193 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 13.890000, -84.410000 24.960000, 46.700000

La Rosita (RFS) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rosita Airport (RFS) in La Rosita, Nicaragua to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 13,178 kilometers (8,188 miles / 7,116 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 Nicaragua 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 15:19 in La Rosita, it's 00:19 in Riyadh. With a 9-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 1,856 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Rosita Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to La Rosita (RFS) follows a heading of 304° (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 Rosita Airport (RFS) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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