GMD
Ben Slimane
Morocco
5,258 km
3,267 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
5,258 km
3,267 mi / 2,839 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Casablanca
Heading
86°
east

Airport Comparison

GMD RUH
Airport Name Ben Slimane Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code GMD RUH
ICAO Code GMMB OERK
City Ben Slimane Riyadh
Country Morocco Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Casablanca Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 627 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 33.660000, -7.220000 24.960000, 46.700000

Ben Slimane (GMD) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ben Slimane Airport (GMD) in Ben Slimane, Morocco to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 5,258 kilometers (3,267 miles / 2,839 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Morocco with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:42 in Ben Slimane, it's 22:42 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,422 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Ben Slimane Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Ben Slimane (GMD) follows a heading of 294° (west 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 Ben Slimane Airport (GMD) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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