GMZ
Alajero
Spain
6,295 km
3,912 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
6,295 km
3,912 mi / 3,399 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Atlantic/Canary
Heading
77°
east northeast

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GMZ RUH
Airport Name La Gomera Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code GMZ RUH
ICAO Code GCGM OERK
City Alajero Riyadh
Country Spain Saudi Arabia
Timezone Atlantic/Canary Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 716 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 28.030000, -17.210000 24.960000, 46.700000

Alajero (GMZ) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from La Gomera Airport (GMZ) in Alajero, Spain to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 6,295 kilometers (3,912 miles / 3,399 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 Spain with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:22 in Alajero, it's 09:22 in Riyadh. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,333 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than La Gomera Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Alajero (GMZ) follows a heading of 288° (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 La Gomera Airport (GMZ) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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