HIJ
Hiroshima
Japan
8,147 km
5,062 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
8,147 km
5,062 mi / 4,399 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HIJ RUH
Airport Name Hiroshima Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code HIJ RUH
ICAO Code RJOA OERK
City Hiroshima Riyadh
Country Japan Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,088 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 34.440000, 132.920000 24.960000, 46.700000

Hiroshima (HIJ) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) in Hiroshima, Japan to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 8,147 kilometers (5,062 miles / 4,399 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 Japan with Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:02 in Hiroshima, it's 08:02 in Riyadh. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Hiroshima (HIJ) follows a heading of 59° (east 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 Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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