Distance From El Rodeo Airport to King Khaled International Airport

The distance from El Rodeo Airport () to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) is 7830 miles or 12601 kilometers or 6800 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 Puerto Gaitán ( Colombia ) to Riyadh ( Saudi Arabia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Puerto Gaitán and Riyadh takes around 18 hours 0 minutes.

Estimated flight time from El Rodeo Airport, Puerto Gaitán, Colombia to King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 18 hours 0 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		12601 km
Statute Miles		7830 miles
Nautical Miles		6800 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 0 minutes

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

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Puerto Gaitán, Colombia and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - RUH

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

Location	Local Time
Puerto Gaitán (Colombia)	2026-05-01, 05:09:10 -05
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)	2026-05-01, 13:09:10 +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 Rodeo Airport ( / ) Puerto Gaitán, Colombia

Destination

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