GJL
Jijel
Algeria
4,078 km
2,534 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,078 km
2,534 mi / 2,202 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

GJL RUH
Airport Name Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code GJL RUH
ICAO Code DAAV OERK
City Jijel Riyadh
Country Algeria Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Algiers Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 36 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 36.800000, 5.870000 24.960000, 46.700000

Jijel (GJL) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport (GJL) in Jijel, Algeria to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 4,078 kilometers (2,534 miles / 2,202 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:34 in Jijel, it's 22:34 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,013 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Jijel (GJL) follows a heading of 299° (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 Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport (GJL) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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