GRQ
Groningen
Netherlands
4,570 km
2,839 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,570 km
2,839 mi / 2,467 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GRQ RUH
Airport Name Eelde Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code GRQ RUH
ICAO Code EHGG OERK
City Groningen Riyadh
Country Netherlands Saudi Arabia
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 17 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 53.120000, 6.580000 24.960000, 46.700000

Groningen (GRQ) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eelde Airport (GRQ) in Groningen, Netherlands to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 4,570 kilometers (2,839 miles / 2,467 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 Netherlands 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 05:02 in Groningen, it's 07:02 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,032 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Eelde Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Groningen (GRQ) follows a heading of 324° (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 Eelde Airport (GRQ) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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