Distance From El Progreso Airport to King Khaled International Airport

The distance from El Progreso Airport () to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) is 7990 miles or 12859 kilometers or 6939 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 Granada ( Colombia ) to Riyadh ( Saudi Arabia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Granada and Riyadh takes around 18 hours 22 minutes.

Estimated flight time from El Progreso Airport, Granada, Colombia to King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 18 hours 22 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		12859 km
Statute Miles		7990 miles
Nautical Miles		6939 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 22 minutes

El Progreso Airport to King Khaled International Airport Flight Route Map - to RUH Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Granada, Colombia and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. .

Nonstop flight route between Granada, Colombia and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - RUH

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

Location	Local Time
Granada (Colombia)	2026-08-04, 02:27:31 -05
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)	2026-08-04, 10:27:31 +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

El Progreso Airport ( / ) Granada, Colombia

Destination

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