GAP
Gusap
Papua New Guinea
11,223 km
6,973 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,223 km
6,973 mi / 6,060 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GAP RUH
Airport Name Gusap Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code GAP RUH
ICAO Code AYGP OERK
City Gusap Riyadh
Country Papua New Guinea Saudi Arabia
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,504 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -6.050000, 145.960000 24.960000, 46.700000

Gusap (GAP) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gusap Airport (GAP) in Gusap, Papua New Guinea to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 11,223 kilometers (6,973 miles / 6,060 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Papua New Guinea with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:34 in Gusap, it's 09:34 in Riyadh. 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.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Gusap (GAP) follows a heading of 92° (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 Gusap Airport (GAP) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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