HGS
Freetown
Sierra Leone
6,580 km
4,089 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
6,580 km
4,089 mi / 3,553 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
66°
east northeast

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HGS RUH
Airport Name Hastings Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code HGS RUH
ICAO Code GFHA OERK
City Freetown Riyadh
Country Sierra Leone Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Freetown Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 60 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 8.400000, -13.130000 24.960000, 46.700000

Freetown (HGS) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hastings Airport (HGS) in Freetown, Sierra Leone to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 6,580 kilometers (4,089 miles / 3,553 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:09 in Freetown, it's 22:09 in Riyadh. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,989 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Hastings Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Freetown (HGS) follows a heading of 265° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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