The flight distance from Hikueru Atoll Airport (HHZ) in Hikueru Atoll, French Polynesia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 18,746 kilometers (11,648 miles / 10,122 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:37 in Hikueru Atoll, it's 23:37 in Riyadh. With a 13-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 2,044 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Hikueru Atoll Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Hikueru Atoll (HHZ) follows a heading of 51° (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 Hikueru Atoll Airport (HHZ) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.