GPA
Patras
Greece
2,794 km
1,736 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
2,794 km
1,736 mi / 1,508 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Athens
Heading
114°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GPA RUH
Airport Name Araxos Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code GPA RUH
ICAO Code LGRX OERK
City Patras Riyadh
Country Greece Saudi Arabia
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 46 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 38.150000, 21.430000 24.960000, 46.700000

Patras (GPA) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Araxos Airport (GPA) in Patras, Greece to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 2,794 kilometers (1,736 miles / 1,508 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 Greece 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 08:40 in Patras, it's 09:40 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,003 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Araxos Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Patras (GPA) follows a heading of 308° (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 Araxos Airport (GPA) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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