RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
10,832 km
6,730 miles
XAU
Saul
GF
Distance
10,832 km
6,730 mi / 5,849 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

RUH XAU
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Saul Airport
IATA Code RUH XAU
ICAO Code OERK SOOS
City Riyadh Saul
Country Saudi Arabia GF
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Cayenne
Elevation 2,049 ft 656 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 3.610000, -53.200000

Riyadh (RUH) to Saul (XAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Saul Airport (XAU) in Saul, GF is 10,832 kilometers (6,730 miles / 5,849 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 GF. 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 19:50 in Riyadh, it's 13:50 in Saul. 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 1,393 feet between the two airports. Saul Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Saul (XAU) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 64° (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 Saul Airport (XAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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