RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
12,748 km
7,921 miles
SJB
San Joaquin
Bolivia
Distance
12,748 km
7,921 mi / 6,883 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

RUH SJB
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport San Joaquin Airport
IATA Code RUH SJB
ICAO Code OERK SLJO
City Riyadh San Joaquin
Country Saudi Arabia Bolivia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/La_Paz
Elevation 2,049 ft 456 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -13.050000, -64.660000

Riyadh (RUH) to San Joaquin (SJB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to San Joaquin Airport (SJB) in San Joaquin, Bolivia is 12,748 kilometers (7,921 miles / 6,883 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Saudi Arabia with Bolivia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:20 in Riyadh, it's 08:20 in San Joaquin. With a 7-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 1,593 feet between the two airports. San Joaquin Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from San Joaquin (SJB) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 68° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the King Khaled International Airport (RUH) and San Joaquin Airport (SJB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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