HOR
Horta
Portugal
7,095 km
4,409 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
7,095 km
4,409 mi / 3,831 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Atlantic/Azores
Heading
78°
east northeast

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HOR RUH
Airport Name Horta Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code HOR RUH
ICAO Code LPHR OERK
City Horta Riyadh
Country Portugal Saudi Arabia
Timezone Atlantic/Azores Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 118 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 38.520000, -28.720000 24.960000, 46.700000

Horta (HOR) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Horta Airport (HOR) in Horta, Portugal to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 7,095 kilometers (4,409 miles / 3,831 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:11 in Horta, it's 20:11 in Riyadh. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,931 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Horta Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Horta (HOR) follows a heading of 302° (west 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 Horta Airport (HOR) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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