RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
11,638 km
7,231 miles
SOM
San Tome Airport
Venezuela
Distance
11,638 km
7,231 mi / 6,284 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
287°
west northwest

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RUH SOM
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport San Tome Airport
IATA Code RUH SOM
ICAO Code OERK SVST
City Riyadh N/A
Country Saudi Arabia Venezuela
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Caracas
Elevation 2,049 ft 861 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 8.950000, -64.150000

Riyadh (RUH) to San Tome Airport (SOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to San Tome Airport (SOM) in San Tome Airport, Venezuela is 11,638 kilometers (7,231 miles / 6,284 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 Venezuela. 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 06:57 in Riyadh, it's 23:57 in San Tome Airport. 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 1,188 feet between the two airports. San Tome Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from San Tome Airport (SOM) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 61° (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 Tome Airport (SOM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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