Distance From Desvio Potrerillos Airport to King Khaled International Airport

The distance from Desvio Potrerillos Airport () to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) is 8247 miles or 13272 kilometers or 7162 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 El Encinal ( Honduras ) to Riyadh ( Saudi Arabia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between El Encinal and Riyadh takes around 18 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Desvio Potrerillos Airport, El Encinal, Honduras to King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 18 hours 57 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 • - RUH

Kilometers		13272 km
Statute Miles		8247 miles
Nautical Miles		7162 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 57 minutes

Desvio Potrerillos Airport to King Khaled International Airport Flight Route Map - to RUH Flight Path

Location of Desvio Potrerillos Airport & King Khaled International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view El Encinal to Riyadh nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between El Encinal, Honduras and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. .

Nonstop flight route between El Encinal, Honduras and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - RUH

Time difference between El Encinal (Honduras) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 9 Hours.
Riyadh time is 9 Hours ahead of El Encinal.

Location	Local Time
El Encinal (Honduras)	2025-12-17, 02:35:45 CST
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)	2025-12-17, 11:35:45 +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

Desvio Potrerillos Airport ( / MHPS) El Encinal, Honduras

Destination

King Khaled International Airport (RUH / OERK) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia