HNL
Honolulu
United States
14,222 km
8,837 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
14,222 km
8,837 mi / 7,679 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

HNL RUH
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code HNL RUH
ICAO Code PHNL OERK
City Honolulu Riyadh
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 13 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 24.960000, 46.700000

Honolulu (HNL) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 14,222 kilometers (8,837 miles / 7,679 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 23:49 in Honolulu, it's 12:49 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 2,036 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Daniel K Inouye International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 29° (north 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 Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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