GVX
Gavle / Sandviken
Sweden
4,565 km
2,836 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,565 km
2,836 mi / 2,465 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
137°
southeast

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GVX RUH
Airport Name Gavle Sandviken Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code GVX RUH
ICAO Code ESSK OERK
City Gavle / Sandviken Riyadh
Country Sweden Saudi Arabia
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 224 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 60.590000, 16.950000 24.960000, 46.700000

Gavle / Sandviken (GVX) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gavle Sandviken Airport (GVX) in Gavle / Sandviken, Sweden to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 4,565 kilometers (2,836 miles / 2,465 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.

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 Sweden 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 23:57 in Gavle / Sandviken, it's 01:57 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,825 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Gavle Sandviken Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Gavle / Sandviken (GVX) follows a heading of 338° (north 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 Gavle Sandviken Airport (GVX) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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