HED
Herendeen Bay
United States
10,662 km
6,625 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
10,662 km
6,625 mi / 5,757 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Anchorage
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

HED RUH
Airport Name Herendeen Bay Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code HED RUH
ICAO Code AK33 OERK
City Herendeen Bay Riyadh
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Anchorage Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 20 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 55.800000, -160.900000 24.960000, 46.700000

Herendeen Bay (HED) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Herendeen Bay Airport (HED) in Herendeen Bay, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 10,662 kilometers (6,625 miles / 5,757 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:41 in Herendeen Bay, it's 15:41 in Riyadh. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,029 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Herendeen Bay Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Herendeen Bay (HED) follows a heading of 15° (north 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 Herendeen Bay Airport (HED) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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