Airport Comparison
| GNR | RUH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Dr. Arturo H. Illia Airport | King Khaled International Airport |
| IATA Code | GNR | RUH |
| ICAO Code | SAHR | OERK |
| City | General Roca | Riyadh |
| Country | Argentina | Saudi Arabia |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Salta | Asia/Riyadh |
| Elevation | 852 ft | 2,049 ft |
| Coordinates | -39.000000, -67.620000 | 24.960000, 46.700000 |
General Roca (GNR) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Dr. Arturo H. Illia Airport (GNR) in General Roca, Argentina to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 13,762 kilometers (8,551 miles / 7,431 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 84°.
This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.
This is an international route connecting Argentina with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 02:43 in General Roca, it's 08:43 in Riyadh. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,197 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Dr. Arturo H. Illia Airport.
The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to General Roca (GNR) follows a heading of 238° (west 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 Dr. Arturo H. Illia Airport (GNR) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.