GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
4,298 km
2,671 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,298 km
2,671 mi / 2,321 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GVA RUH
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code GVA RUH
ICAO Code LSGG OERK
City Geneva Riyadh
Country Switzerland Saudi Arabia
Timezone Europe/Zurich Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,411 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 24.960000, 46.700000

Geneva (GVA) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 4,298 kilometers (2,671 miles / 2,321 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 Switzerland 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 08:08 in Geneva, it's 10:08 in Riyadh.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 314° (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 Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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