GIB
Gibraltar
GI
5,075 km
3,154 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
5,075 km
3,154 mi / 2,740 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
89°
east

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GIB RUH
Airport Name Gibraltar Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code GIB RUH
ICAO Code LXGB OERK
City Gibraltar Riyadh
Country GI Saudi Arabia
Timezone Europe/Madrid Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 15 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 36.150000, -5.350000 24.960000, 46.700000

Gibraltar (GIB) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gibraltar Airport (GIB) in Gibraltar, GI to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 5,075 kilometers (3,154 miles / 2,740 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 GI with Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:43 in Gibraltar, it's 19:43 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,034 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Gibraltar Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Gibraltar (GIB) follows a heading of 297° (west 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 Gibraltar Airport (GIB) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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