GCD
Electric City
United States
11,787 km
7,324 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,787 km
7,324 mi / 6,365 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
13°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GCD RUH
Airport Name Grand Coulee Dam Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code GCD RUH
ICAO Code K3W7 OERK
City Electric City Riyadh
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,593 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 47.920000, -119.080000 24.960000, 46.700000

Electric City (GCD) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Coulee Dam Airport (GCD) in Electric City, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 11,787 kilometers (7,324 miles / 6,365 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:32 in Electric City, it's 07:32 in Riyadh. With a 11-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 Electric City (GCD) follows a heading of 350° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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