Distance From Gassim Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, ELQ - GYD Distance

The distance from Gassim Airport (ELQ) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) is 1043 miles or 1678 kilometers or 906 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 Baku ( Azerbaijan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Buraidah and Baku takes around 2 hours 23 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gassim Airport, Buraidah, Saudi Arabia to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, Baku, Azerbaijan is 2 hours 23 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 - GYD

Kilometers		1678 km
Statute Miles		1043 miles
Nautical Miles		906 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 23 minutes

Gassim Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport Flight Route Map - ELQ to GYD Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Buraidah, Saudi Arabia and Baku, Azerbaijan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ELQ - GYD

Time difference between Buraidah (Saudi Arabia) and Baku (Azerbaijan) is 1 Hours.
Baku time is 1 Hours ahead of Buraidah.

Location	Local Time
Buraidah (Saudi Arabia)	2026-09-13, 13:11:08 +03
Baku (Azerbaijan)	2026-09-13, 14:11:08 +04

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

Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD / UBBB) Baku, Azerbaijan