AUH
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
1,112 km
691 miles
ELQ
Gassim Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
1,112 km
691 mi / 601 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AUH ELQ
Airport Name Abu Dhabi International Airport Gassim Airport
IATA Code AUH ELQ
ICAO Code OMAA OEGS
City Abu Dhabi N/A
Country United Arab Emirates Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Dubai Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 88 ft 2,126 ft
Coordinates 24.430000, 54.650000 26.300000, 43.770000

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Gassim Airport (ELQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Gassim Airport (ELQ) in Gassim Airport, Saudi Arabia is 1,112 kilometers (691 miles / 601 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting United Arab Emirates with Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:40 in Abu Dhabi, it's 02:40 in Gassim Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,038 feet between the two airports. Gassim Airport sits higher than Abu Dhabi International Airport.

The return flight from Gassim Airport (ELQ) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) follows a heading of 98° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Gassim Airport (ELQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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