GTT
Georgetown Airport
Australia
11,518 km
7,157 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,518 km
7,157 mi / 6,219 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GTT RUH
Airport Name Georgetown Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code GTT RUH
ICAO Code YGTN OERK
City N/A Riyadh
Country Australia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 995 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -18.300000, 143.530000 24.960000, 46.700000

Georgetown Airport (GTT) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Georgetown Airport (GTT) in Georgetown Airport, Australia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 11,518 kilometers (7,157 miles / 6,219 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:12 in Georgetown Airport, it's 20:12 in Riyadh. With a 7-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 1,054 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Georgetown Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Georgetown Airport (GTT) follows a heading of 104° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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