Airport Comparison
South Goulburn Is Airport (GBL) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from South Goulburn Is Airport (GBL) in South Goulburn Is Airport, Australia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 10,223 kilometers (6,352 miles / 5,520 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.
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 Australia 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 11:04 in South Goulburn Is Airport, it's 04:34 in Riyadh. With a 6.5-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 2,030 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than South Goulburn Is Airport.
The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to South Goulburn Is Airport (GBL) follows a heading of 102° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the South Goulburn Is Airport (GBL) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.