Distance From Almirante Padilla Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport, RCH - JED Distance

The distance from Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) is 7295 miles or 11739 kilometers or 6335 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Riohacha ( Colombia ) to Jeddah ( Saudi Arabia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Riohacha and Jeddah takes around 16 hours 46 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Almirante Padilla Airport, Riohacha, Colombia to King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 16 hours 46 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • RCH - JED

Kilometers		11739 km
Statute Miles		7295 miles
Nautical Miles		6335 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 46 minutes

Almirante Padilla Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport Flight Route Map - RCH to JED Flight Path

Location of Almirante Padilla Airport & King Abdulaziz International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Riohacha to Jeddah nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Riohacha, Colombia and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. .

Nonstop flight route between Riohacha, Colombia and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RCH - JED

Time difference between Riohacha (Colombia) and Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 8 Hours.
Jeddah time is 8 Hours ahead of Riohacha.

Location	Local Time
Riohacha (Colombia)	2025-12-15, 18:59:52 -05
Jeddah (Saudi Arabia)	2025-12-16, 02:59:52 +03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH / SKRH) Riohacha, Colombia

Destination

King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED / OEJN) Jeddah, Saudi Arabia