GKH
Gorkha
Nepal
3,760 km
2,337 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
3,760 km
2,337 mi / 2,030 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
274°
west

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GKH RUH
Airport Name Gorkha Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code GKH RUH
ICAO Code VNGK OERK
City Gorkha Riyadh
Country Nepal Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,500 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 28.050000, 84.480000 24.960000, 46.700000

Gorkha (GKH) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gorkha Airport (GKH) in Gorkha, Nepal to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 3,760 kilometers (2,337 miles / 2,030 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Nepal with Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:08 in Gorkha, it's 14:23 in Riyadh.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Gorkha (GKH) follows a heading of 76° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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