GWA
Gwa
Myanmar
5,003 km
3,109 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
5,003 km
3,109 mi / 2,701 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Yangon
Heading
288°
west northwest

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GWA RUH
Airport Name Gwa Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code GWA RUH
ICAO Code VYGW OERK
City Gwa Riyadh
Country Myanmar Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Yangon Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 10 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 17.600000, 94.580000 24.960000, 46.700000

Gwa (GWA) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gwa Airport (GWA) in Gwa, Myanmar to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 5,003 kilometers (3,109 miles / 2,701 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 Myanmar with Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:05 in Gwa, it's 21:35 in Riyadh. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,039 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Gwa Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Gwa (GWA) follows a heading of 90° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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