Distance From Piloto Civil N. Fernández Airport to King Khaled International Airport, RGL - RUH Distance

The distance from Piloto Civil N. Fernández Airport (RGL) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) is 8656 miles or 13931 kilometers or 7517 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 Rio Gallegos ( Argentina ) to Riyadh ( Saudi Arabia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rio Gallegos and Riyadh takes around 19 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Piloto Civil N. Fernández Airport, Rio Gallegos, Argentina to King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 19 hours 54 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 • RGL - RUH

Kilometers		13931 km
Statute Miles		8656 miles
Nautical Miles		7517 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 54 minutes

Piloto Civil N. Fernández Airport to King Khaled International Airport Flight Route Map - RGL to RUH Flight Path

Location of Piloto Civil N. Fernández Airport & King Khaled International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Rio Gallegos to Riyadh nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Rio Gallegos, Argentina and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. .

Nonstop flight route between Rio Gallegos, Argentina and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RGL - RUH

Time difference between Rio Gallegos (Argentina) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 6 Hours.
Riyadh time is 6 Hours ahead of Rio Gallegos.

Location	Local Time
Rio Gallegos (Argentina)	2026-09-15, 16:06:17 -03
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)	2026-09-15, 22:06:17 +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

Piloto Civil N. Fernández Airport (RGL / SAWG) Rio Gallegos, Argentina

Destination

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