GWD
Gwadar
Pakistan
1,573 km
978 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
1,573 km
978 mi / 850 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Karachi
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

GWD RUH
Airport Name Gwadar International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code GWD RUH
ICAO Code OPGD OERK
City Gwadar Riyadh
Country Pakistan Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Karachi Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 36 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 25.230000, 62.330000 24.960000, 46.700000

Gwadar (GWD) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gwadar International Airport (GWD) in Gwadar, Pakistan to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 1,573 kilometers (978 miles / 850 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 Pakistan with Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:50 in Gwadar, it's 07:50 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,013 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Gwadar International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Gwadar (GWD) follows a heading of 86° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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