RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
14,066 km
8,740 miles
TLX
Talca
Chile
Distance
14,066 km
8,740 mi / 7,595 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
243°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

RUH TLX
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Panguilemo Airport
IATA Code RUH TLX
ICAO Code OERK SCTL
City Riyadh Talca
Country Saudi Arabia Chile
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Santiago
Elevation 2,049 ft 371 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -35.380000, -71.600000

Riyadh (RUH) to Talca (TLX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Panguilemo Airport (TLX) in Talca, Chile is 14,066 kilometers (8,740 miles / 7,595 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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 Chile. 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 15:25 in Riyadh, it's 09:25 in Talca. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,678 feet between the two airports. Panguilemo Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Talca (TLX) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 83° (east). 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 Panguilemo Airport (TLX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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