Distance From Gassim Airport to King Khaled International Airport, ELQ - RUH Distance

The distance from Gassim Airport (ELQ) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) is 205 miles or 330 kilometers or 178 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.

---

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

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Buraidah and Riyadh takes around 0 hours 28 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gassim Airport, Buraidah, Saudi Arabia to King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 0 hours 28 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 - RUH

Kilometers		330 km
Statute Miles		205 miles
Nautical Miles		178 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		0 hours 28 minutes

Gassim Airport to King Khaled International Airport Flight Route Map - ELQ to RUH Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Buraidah, Saudi Arabia and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. .

Nonstop flight route between Buraidah, Saudi Arabia and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ELQ - RUH

Time difference between Buraidah (Saudi Arabia) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Buraidah (Saudi Arabia)	2026-10-28, 20:44:12 +03
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)	2026-10-28, 20:44:12 +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

Gassim Airport (ELQ / OEGS) Buraidah, Saudi Arabia

Destination

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