RON
Paipa
Colombia
12,672 km
7,874 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,672 km
7,874 mi / 6,842 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Bogota
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

RON RUH
Airport Name Juan Jose Rondon Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code RON RUH
ICAO Code SKPA OERK
City Paipa Riyadh
Country Colombia Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 8,205 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 5.760000, -73.110000 24.960000, 46.700000

Paipa (RON) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Jose Rondon Airport (RON) in Paipa, Colombia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 12,672 kilometers (7,874 miles / 6,842 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 Colombia 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 10:30 in Paipa, it's 18:30 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 6,156 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Juan Jose Rondon Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Paipa (RON) follows a heading of 289° (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 Juan Jose Rondon Airport (RON) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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