GLD
Goodland
United States
12,145 km
7,547 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,145 km
7,547 mi / 6,558 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
30°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

GLD RUH
Airport Name Renner Field/Goodland Municipal Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code GLD RUH
ICAO Code KGLD OERK
City Goodland Riyadh
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 3,658 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 39.370000, -101.700000 24.960000, 46.700000

Goodland (GLD) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Renner Field/Goodland Municipal Airport (GLD) in Goodland, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 12,145 kilometers (7,547 miles / 6,558 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 18:18 in Goodland, it's 03:18 in Riyadh. With a 9-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 1,609 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Renner Field/Goodland Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Goodland (GLD) follows a heading of 335° (north 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 Renner Field/Goodland Municipal Airport (GLD) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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