RLO
Merlo
Argentina
13,428 km
8,344 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
13,428 km
8,344 mi / 7,250 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Argentina/San_Luis
Heading
78°
east northeast

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RLO RUH
Airport Name Valle Del Conlara International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code RLO RUH
ICAO Code SAOS OERK
City Merlo Riyadh
Country Argentina Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Argentina/San_Luis Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 2,021 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -32.380000, -65.190000 24.960000, 46.700000

Merlo (RLO) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Valle Del Conlara International Airport (RLO) in Merlo, Argentina to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 13,428 kilometers (8,344 miles / 7,250 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 Argentina 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 18:38 in Merlo, it's 00:38 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 Merlo (RLO) follows a heading of 246° (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 Valle Del Conlara International Airport (RLO) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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