Distance From Geneva Cointrin International Airport to King Khaled International Airport, GVA - RUH Distance

The distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) is 2671 miles or 4298 kilometers or 2320 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 Geneva ( Switzerland ) to Riyadh ( Saudi Arabia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Geneva and Riyadh takes around 6 hours 8 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Geneva Cointrin International Airport, Geneva, Switzerland to King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 6 hours 8 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 • GVA - RUH

Kilometers		4298 km
Statute Miles		2671 miles
Nautical Miles		2320 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 8 minutes

Geneva Cointrin International Airport to King Khaled International Airport Flight Route Map - GVA to RUH Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Geneva, Switzerland and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GVA - RUH

Time difference between Geneva (Switzerland) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 2 Hours.
Riyadh time is 2 Hours ahead of Geneva.

Location	Local Time
Geneva (Switzerland)	2025-12-17, 06:35:31 CET
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)	2025-12-17, 08:35:31 +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

Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA / LSGG) Geneva, Switzerland

Destination

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