Airport Comparison
| GFL | RUH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport | King Khaled International Airport |
| IATA Code | GFL | RUH |
| ICAO Code | KGFL | OERK |
| City | Glens Falls | Riyadh |
| Country | United States | Saudi Arabia |
| Timezone | America/New_York | Asia/Riyadh |
| Elevation | 328 ft | 2,049 ft |
| Coordinates | 43.340000, -73.610000 | 24.960000, 46.700000 |
Glens Falls (GFL) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport (GFL) in Glens Falls, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 10,283 kilometers (6,389 miles / 5,552 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.
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 08:47 in Glens Falls, it's 16:47 in Riyadh. 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 1,721 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport.
The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Glens Falls (GFL) follows a heading of 321° (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 Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport (GFL) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.