RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
13,274 km
8,248 miles
VGZ
Villagarzon
Colombia
Distance
13,274 km
8,248 mi / 7,168 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

RUH VGZ
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Villagarzon Airport
IATA Code RUH VGZ
ICAO Code OERK SKVG
City Riyadh Villagarzon
Country Saudi Arabia Colombia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Bogota
Elevation 2,049 ft 1,240 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 0.980000, -76.610000

Riyadh (RUH) to Villagarzon (VGZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Villagarzon Airport (VGZ) in Villagarzon, Colombia is 13,274 kilometers (8,248 miles / 7,168 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 Colombia. 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 00:20 in Riyadh, it's 16:20 in Villagarzon. 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.

The return flight from Villagarzon (VGZ) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 60° (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 Villagarzon Airport (VGZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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