GCM
Georgetown
KY
12,547 km
7,796 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,547 km
7,796 mi / 6,775 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Cayman
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GCM RUH
Airport Name Owen Roberts International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code GCM RUH
ICAO Code MWCR OERK
City Georgetown Riyadh
Country KY Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Cayman Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 8 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 19.290000, -81.360000 24.960000, 46.700000

Georgetown (GCM) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) in Georgetown, KY to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 12,547 kilometers (7,796 miles / 6,775 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 KY 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 19:15 in Georgetown, it's 03:15 in Riyadh. With a 8-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 2,041 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Owen Roberts International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Georgetown (GCM) follows a heading of 306° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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