Distance From Gako Airport to King Khaled International Airport

The distance from Gako Airport () to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) is 2181 miles or 3509 kilometers or 1894 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 Gako ( Rwanda ) to Riyadh ( Saudi Arabia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gako and Riyadh takes around 5 hours 0 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gako Airport, Gako, Rwanda to King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 5 hours 0 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		3509 km
Statute Miles		2181 miles
Nautical Miles		1894 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 0 minutes

Gako Airport to King Khaled International Airport Flight Route Map - to RUH Flight Path

Location of Gako Airport & King Khaled International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Gako to Riyadh nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Gako, Rwanda and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - RUH

Time difference between Gako (Rwanda) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 1 Hours.
Riyadh time is 1 Hours ahead of Gako.

Location	Local Time
Gako (Rwanda)	2025-12-15, 21:08:47 CAT
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)	2025-12-15, 22:08:47 +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

Gako Airport ( / ) Gako, Rwanda

Destination

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