RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
5,504 km
3,420 miles
XGA
Gaoua
Burkina Faso
Distance
5,504 km
3,420 mi / 2,972 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
262°
west

Airport Comparison

RUH XGA
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Gaoua Airport
IATA Code RUH XGA
ICAO Code OERK DFOG
City Riyadh Gaoua
Country Saudi Arabia Burkina Faso
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 2,049 ft 912 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 10.300000, -3.250000

Riyadh (RUH) to Gaoua (XGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Gaoua Airport (XGA) in Gaoua, Burkina Faso is 5,504 kilometers (3,420 miles / 2,972 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:25 in Riyadh, it's 13:25 in Gaoua. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,137 feet between the two airports. Gaoua Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Gaoua (XGA) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 66° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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