ATL
Atlanta
United States
11,395 km
7,081 miles
ELQ
Gassim Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,395 km
7,081 mi / 6,153 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ATL ELQ
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Gassim Airport
IATA Code ATL ELQ
ICAO Code KATL OEGS
City Atlanta N/A
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,026 ft 2,126 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 26.300000, 43.770000

Atlanta (ATL) to Gassim Airport (ELQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Gassim Airport (ELQ) in Gassim Airport, Saudi Arabia is 11,395 kilometers (7,081 miles / 6,153 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:06 in Atlanta, it's 17:06 in Gassim Airport. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,100 feet between the two airports. Gassim Airport sits higher than Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

The return flight from Gassim Airport (ELQ) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 318° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Gassim Airport (ELQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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