HDG
Handan
China
6,469 km
4,020 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
6,469 km
4,020 mi / 3,493 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
279°
west

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HDG RUH
Airport Name Handan Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code HDG RUH
ICAO Code ZBHD OERK
City Handan Riyadh
Country China Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 229 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 36.530000, 114.430000 24.960000, 46.700000

Handan (HDG) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Handan Airport (HDG) in Handan, China to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 6,469 kilometers (4,020 miles / 3,493 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China with Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:06 in Handan, it's 23:06 in Riyadh. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,820 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Handan Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Handan (HDG) follows a heading of 61° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Handan Airport (HDG) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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