HEL
Helsinki
Finland
4,271 km
2,654 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,271 km
2,654 mi / 2,306 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
147°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

HEL RUH
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code HEL RUH
ICAO Code EFHK OERK
City Helsinki Riyadh
Country Finland Saudi Arabia
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 179 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 24.960000, 46.700000

Helsinki (HEL) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 4,271 kilometers (2,654 miles / 2,306 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southeast at a heading of 147°.

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 Finland 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 12:18 in Helsinki, it's 13:18 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,870 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 343° (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 Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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