HEZ
Natchez
United States
12,303 km
7,645 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,303 km
7,645 mi / 6,643 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
40°
northeast

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HEZ RUH
Airport Name Hardy-Anders Field/Natchez-Adams County Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code HEZ RUH
ICAO Code KHEZ OERK
City Natchez Riyadh
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 272 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 31.610000, -91.300000 24.960000, 46.700000

Natchez (HEZ) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hardy-Anders Field/Natchez-Adams County Airport (HEZ) in Natchez, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 12,303 kilometers (7,645 miles / 6,643 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 14:34 in Natchez, it's 23:34 in Riyadh. With a 9-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 1,777 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Hardy-Anders Field/Natchez-Adams County Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Natchez (HEZ) follows a heading of 322° (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 Hardy-Anders Field/Natchez-Adams County Airport (HEZ) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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