GGD
Gregory Downs Airport
Australia
11,113 km
6,905 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,113 km
6,905 mi / 6,001 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GGD RUH
Airport Name Gregory Downs Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code GGD RUH
ICAO Code YGDS OERK
City N/A Riyadh
Country Australia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 52 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -18.620000, 139.230000 24.960000, 46.700000

Gregory Downs Airport (GGD) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gregory Downs Airport (GGD) in Gregory Downs Airport, Australia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 11,113 kilometers (6,905 miles / 6,001 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 Australia with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:33 in Gregory Downs Airport, it's 21:33 in Riyadh. With a 7-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 1,997 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Gregory Downs Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Gregory Downs Airport (GGD) follows a heading of 106° (east 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 Gregory Downs Airport (GGD) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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