HEI
Busum
Germany
4,492 km
2,791 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,492 km
2,791 mi / 2,425 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
121°
east southeast

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HEI RUH
Airport Name Heide-Busum Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code HEI RUH
ICAO Code EDXB OERK
City Busum Riyadh
Country Germany Saudi Arabia
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 7 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 54.150000, 8.900000 24.960000, 46.700000

Busum (HEI) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Heide-Busum Airport (HEI) in Busum, Germany to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 4,492 kilometers (2,791 miles / 2,425 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 Germany with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:52 in Busum, it's 17:52 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,042 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Heide-Busum Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Busum (HEI) follows a heading of 326° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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