Distance From Fundicion Gutierrez Heliport to King Khaled International Airport

The distance from Fundicion Gutierrez Heliport () to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) is 8002 miles or 12877 kilometers or 6949 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 Medellin ( Colombia ) to Riyadh ( Saudi Arabia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Medellin and Riyadh takes around 18 hours 23 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Fundicion Gutierrez Heliport, Medellin, Colombia to King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 18 hours 23 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		12877 km
Statute Miles		8002 miles
Nautical Miles		6949 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 23 minutes

Fundicion Gutierrez Heliport to King Khaled International Airport Flight Route Map - to RUH Flight Path

Location of Fundicion Gutierrez Heliport & King Khaled International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Medellin to Riyadh nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - RUH

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

Location	Local Time
Medellin (Colombia)	2026-10-27, 12:11:56 -05
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)	2026-10-27, 20:11:56 +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

Fundicion Gutierrez Heliport ( / ) Medellin, Colombia

Destination

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