GAQ
Gao Airport
Mali
4,933 km
3,065 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,933 km
3,065 mi / 2,664 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Bamako
Heading
71°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GAQ RUH
Airport Name Gao Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code GAQ RUH
ICAO Code GAGO OERK
City N/A Riyadh
Country Mali Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Bamako Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 870 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 16.250000, -0.010000 24.960000, 46.700000

Gao Airport (GAQ) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gao Airport (GAQ) in Gao Airport, Mali to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 4,933 kilometers (3,065 miles / 2,664 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:48 in Gao Airport, it's 08:48 in Riyadh. 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 1,179 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Gao Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Gao Airport (GAQ) follows a heading of 268° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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