Distance From Gassim Airport to Belfast International Airport, ELQ - BFS Distance

The distance from Gassim Airport (ELQ) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) is 3178 miles or 5114 kilometers or 2759 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 Buraidah ( Saudi Arabia ) to Belfast ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Buraidah and Belfast takes around 7 hours 18 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gassim Airport, Buraidah, Saudi Arabia to Belfast International Airport, Belfast, United Kingdom is 7 hours 18 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 • ELQ - BFS

Kilometers		5114 km
Statute Miles		3178 miles
Nautical Miles		2759 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 18 minutes

Gassim Airport to Belfast International Airport Flight Route Map - ELQ to BFS Flight Path

Location of Gassim Airport & Belfast International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Buraidah to Belfast nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Buraidah, Saudi Arabia and Belfast, United Kingdom. .

Nonstop flight route between Buraidah, Saudi Arabia and Belfast, United Kingdom.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ELQ - BFS

Time difference between Buraidah (Saudi Arabia) and Belfast (United Kingdom) is 2 Hours.
Belfast time is 2 Hours behind Buraidah.

Location	Local Time
Buraidah (Saudi Arabia)	2026-05-01, 15:48:29 +03
Belfast (United Kingdom)	2026-05-01, 13:48:29 BST

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

Gassim Airport (ELQ / OEGS) Buraidah, Saudi Arabia

Destination

Belfast International Airport (BFS / EGAA) Belfast, United Kingdom