Distance From Facing Island - Gatcomb Head Helipad to King Khaled International Airport

The distance from Facing Island - Gatcomb Head Helipad () to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) is 7765 miles or 12496 kilometers or 6743 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Rockhampton ( Australia ) to Riyadh ( Saudi Arabia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rockhampton and Riyadh takes around 17 hours 51 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Facing Island - Gatcomb Head Helipad, Rockhampton, Australia to King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 17 hours 51 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - RUH

Kilometers		12496 km
Statute Miles		7765 miles
Nautical Miles		6743 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 51 minutes

Facing Island - Gatcomb Head Helipad to King Khaled International Airport Flight Route Map - to RUH Flight Path

Location of Facing Island - Gatcomb Head Helipad & King Khaled International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Rockhampton to Riyadh nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Rockhampton, Australia and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - RUH

Time difference between Rockhampton (Australia) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 7 Hours.
Riyadh time is 7 Hours behind Rockhampton.

Location	Local Time
Rockhampton (Australia)	2025-12-16, 22:07:24 AEST
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)	2025-12-16, 15:07:24 +03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Facing Island - Gatcomb Head Helipad ( / ) Rockhampton, Australia

Destination

King Khaled International Airport (RUH / OERK) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia