GTE
Groote Eylandt
Australia
10,634 km
6,608 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
10,634 km
6,608 mi / 5,742 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
294°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

GTE RUH
Airport Name Groote Eylandt Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code GTE RUH
ICAO Code YGTE OERK
City Groote Eylandt Riyadh
Country Australia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Australia/Darwin Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 53 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -13.970000, 136.460000 24.960000, 46.700000

Groote Eylandt (GTE) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE) in Groote Eylandt, Australia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 10,634 kilometers (6,608 miles / 5,742 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:12 in Groote Eylandt, it's 04:42 in Riyadh. With a 6.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,996 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Groote Eylandt Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Groote Eylandt (GTE) follows a heading of 103° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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