GMB
Gambela
Ethiopia
2,272 km
1,412 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
2,272 km
1,412 mi / 1,227 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
33°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GMB RUH
Airport Name Gambella Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code GMB RUH
ICAO Code HAGM OERK
City Gambela Riyadh
Country Ethiopia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,614 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 8.130000, 34.560000 24.960000, 46.700000

Gambela (GMB) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gambella Airport (GMB) in Gambela, Ethiopia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 2,272 kilometers (1,412 miles / 1,227 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia 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 00:42 in Gambela, it's 00:42 in Riyadh.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Gambela (GMB) follows a heading of 217° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gambella Airport (GMB) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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