GUD
Goundam
Mali
5,291 km
3,288 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
5,291 km
3,288 mi / 2,857 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Bamako
Heading
71°
east northeast

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GUD RUH
Airport Name Goundam Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code GUD RUH
ICAO Code GAGM OERK
City Goundam Riyadh
Country Mali Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Bamako Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 866 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 16.360000, -3.600000 24.960000, 46.700000

Goundam (GUD) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Goundam Airport (GUD) in Goundam, Mali to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 5,291 kilometers (3,288 miles / 2,857 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:46 in Goundam, it's 10:46 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 1,183 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Goundam Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Goundam (GUD) follows a heading of 270° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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