# Distance from Seoul (GMP) to Riyadh (RUH)

> 7,518 km · estimated flight time 10h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 7,518 km / 4,671 mi / 4,059 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 10h
- **Heading**: 285° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 58° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (South Korea) → Saudi Arabia
- **Time difference**: -6h (When it's 12:42 in Seoul, it's 06:42 in Riyadh)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,991 ft (RUH is higher than GMP)

## Airports

### [Gimpo International Airport (GMP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gmp-seoul-gimpo-international-airport/1ef266df-8e1d-67f0-9b6a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Seoul, South Korea
- ICAO: RKSS
- Timezone: Asia/Seoul
- Coordinates: 37.560000, 126.790000
- Elevation: 58 ft

### [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- ICAO: OERK
- Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
- Coordinates: 24.960000, 46.700000
- Elevation: 2,049 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 12:42 in Seoul, it's 06:42 in Riyadh.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Gimpo International Airport (GMP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gmp-seoul-gimpo-international-airport/1ef266df-8e1d-67f0-9b6a-06bb2780ed98)
- [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)