Distance From Gisborne Airport to King Khaled International Airport, GIS - RUH Distance

The distance from Gisborne Airport (GIS) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) is 9462 miles or 15227 kilometers or 8217 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 Gisborne ( New Zealand ) to Riyadh ( Saudi Arabia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gisborne and Riyadh takes around 21 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gisborne Airport, Gisborne, New Zealand to King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 21 hours 45 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 • GIS - RUH

Kilometers		15227 km
Statute Miles		9462 miles
Nautical Miles		8217 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 45 minutes

Gisborne Airport to King Khaled International Airport Flight Route Map - GIS to RUH Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Gisborne, New Zealand and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GIS - RUH

Time difference between Gisborne (New Zealand) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 9 Hours.
Riyadh time is 9 Hours behind Gisborne.

Location	Local Time
Gisborne (New Zealand)	2026-08-21, 01:34:28 NZST
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)	2026-08-20, 16:34:28 +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

Gisborne Airport (GIS / NZGS) Gisborne, New Zealand

Destination

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