ELQ
Gassim Airport
Saudi Arabia
10,196 km
6,336 miles
EWR
Newark
United States
Distance
10,196 km
6,336 mi / 5,506 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
318°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

ELQ EWR
Airport Name Gassim Airport Newark Liberty International Airport
IATA Code ELQ EWR
ICAO Code OEGS KEWR
City N/A Newark
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/New_York
Elevation 2,126 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 26.300000, 43.770000 40.690000, -74.170000

Gassim Airport (ELQ) to Newark (EWR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gassim Airport (ELQ) in Gassim Airport, Saudi Arabia to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, United States is 10,196 kilometers (6,336 miles / 5,506 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:00 in Gassim Airport, it's 14:00 in Newark. 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 2,109 feet between the two airports. Newark Liberty International Airport sits lower than Gassim Airport.

The return flight from Newark (EWR) to Gassim Airport (ELQ) follows a heading of 52° (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 Gassim Airport (ELQ) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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