GKE
Geilenkirchen Airport
Germany
4,498 km
2,795 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,498 km
2,795 mi / 2,429 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
114°
east southeast

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GKE RUH
Airport Name Geilenkirchen Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code GKE RUH
ICAO Code ETNG OERK
City N/A Riyadh
Country Germany Saudi Arabia
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 296 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 50.960000, 6.040000 24.960000, 46.700000

Geilenkirchen Airport (GKE) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geilenkirchen Airport (GKE) in Geilenkirchen Airport, Germany to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 4,498 kilometers (2,795 miles / 2,429 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:35 in Geilenkirchen Airport, it's 15:35 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,753 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Geilenkirchen Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Geilenkirchen Airport (GKE) 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 Geilenkirchen Airport (GKE) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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