RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
12,107 km
7,523 miles
XAP
Chapeco
Brazil
Distance
12,107 km
7,523 mi / 6,537 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

RUH XAP
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Chapeco Airport
IATA Code RUH XAP
ICAO Code OERK SBCH
City Riyadh Chapeco
Country Saudi Arabia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 2,049 ft 2,146 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -27.130000, -52.660000

Riyadh (RUH) to Chapeco (XAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Chapeco Airport (XAP) in Chapeco, Brazil is 12,107 kilometers (7,523 miles / 6,537 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 Brazil. 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 00:07 in Riyadh, it's 18:07 in Chapeco. 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.

The return flight from Chapeco (XAP) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 71° (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 Chapeco Airport (XAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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