RNI
Corn Island
Nicaragua
13,182 km
8,191 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
13,182 km
8,191 mi / 7,118 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Managua
Heading
53°
northeast

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RNI RUH
Airport Name Corn Island King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code RNI RUH
ICAO Code MNCI OERK
City Corn Island Riyadh
Country Nicaragua Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Managua Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 12.160000, -83.060000 24.960000, 46.700000

Corn Island (RNI) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Corn Island (RNI) in Corn Island, Nicaragua to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 13,182 kilometers (8,191 miles / 7,118 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 15:42 in Corn Island, it's 00:42 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 2,048 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Corn Island.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Corn Island (RNI) follows a heading of 301° (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 Corn Island (RNI) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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