# Distance from Gassim Airport (ELQ) to Riyadh (RUH)

> 329 km · estimated flight time 1h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 329 km / 205 mi / 178 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 1h
- **Heading**: 116° (east southeast)
- **Return heading**: 298° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: Domestic (Saudi Arabia)
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 23:27 in Gassim Airport, it's 23:27 in Riyadh)
- **Elevation difference**: 77 ft (RUH is lower than ELQ)

## Airports

### [Gassim Airport (ELQ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/elq-gassim-airport/1ef266df-796c-6d60-84cf-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Gassim Airport, Saudi Arabia
- ICAO: OEGS
- Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
- Coordinates: 26.300000, 43.770000
- Elevation: 2,126 ft

### [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- ICAO: OERK
- Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
- Coordinates: 24.960000, 46.700000
- Elevation: 2,049 ft

## Route notes

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

## Related

- [Gassim Airport (ELQ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/elq-gassim-airport/1ef266df-796c-6d60-84cf-06bb2780ed98)
- [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)
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