GNN
Ghinnir
Ethiopia
2,080 km
1,292 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
2,080 km
1,292 mi / 1,123 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GNN RUH
Airport Name Ghinnir Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code GNN RUH
ICAO Code HAGH OERK
City Ghinnir Riyadh
Country Ethiopia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 6,499 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 7.150000, 40.720000 24.960000, 46.700000

Ghinnir (GNN) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ghinnir Airport (GNN) in Ghinnir, Ethiopia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 2,080 kilometers (1,292 miles / 1,123 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 19:45 in Ghinnir, it's 19:45 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,450 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Ghinnir Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Ghinnir (GNN) follows a heading of 199° (south 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 Ghinnir Airport (GNN) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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