GAN
Gan
Maldives
4,030 km
2,504 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,030 km
2,504 mi / 2,176 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Indian/Maldives
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GAN RUH
Airport Name Gan International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code GAN RUH
ICAO Code VRMG OERK
City Gan Riyadh
Country Maldives Saudi Arabia
Timezone Indian/Maldives Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 7 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -0.690000, 73.160000 24.960000, 46.700000

Gan (GAN) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gan International Airport (GAN) in Gan, Maldives to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 4,030 kilometers (2,504 miles / 2,176 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:28 in Gan, it's 08:28 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,042 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Gan International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Gan (GAN) follows a heading of 131° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gan International Airport (GAN) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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