Distance From Salama Airport to King Khaled International Airport

The distance from Salama Airport () to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) is 8342 miles or 13425 kilometers or 7244 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 Salama ( Costa Rica ) to Riyadh ( Saudi Arabia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Salama and Riyadh takes around 19 hours 10 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Salama Airport, Salama, Costa Rica to King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 19 hours 10 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		13425 km
Statute Miles		8342 miles
Nautical Miles		7244 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 10 minutes

Salama Airport to King Khaled International Airport Flight Route Map - to RUH Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Salama, Costa Rica and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - RUH

Time difference between Salama (Costa Rica) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 9 Hours.
Riyadh time is 9 Hours ahead of Salama.

Location	Local Time
Salama (Costa Rica)	2026-02-10, 21:32:25 CST
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)	2026-02-11, 06:32:25 +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

Salama Airport ( / MRSL) Salama, Costa Rica

Destination

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