RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
12,132 km
7,539 miles
VCR
Carora
Venezuela
Distance
12,132 km
7,539 mi / 6,551 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

RUH VCR
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Carora Airport
IATA Code RUH VCR
ICAO Code OERK SVCO
City Riyadh Carora
Country Saudi Arabia Venezuela
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Caracas
Elevation 2,049 ft 1,437 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 10.180000, -70.070000

Riyadh (RUH) to Carora (VCR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Carora Airport (VCR) in Carora, Venezuela is 12,132 kilometers (7,539 miles / 6,551 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 20:46 in Riyadh, it's 13:46 in Carora. 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.

The return flight from Carora (VCR) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 59° (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 Carora Airport (VCR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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