HSG
Saga
Japan
7,963 km
4,948 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
7,963 km
4,948 mi / 4,300 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HSG RUH
Airport Name Saga Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code HSG RUH
ICAO Code RJFS OERK
City Saga Riyadh
Country Japan Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 6 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 33.150000, 130.300000 24.960000, 46.700000

Saga (HSG) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Saga Airport (HSG) in Saga, Japan to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 7,963 kilometers (4,948 miles / 4,300 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 03:48 in Saga, it's 21:48 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,043 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Saga Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Saga (HSG) follows a heading of 61° (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 Saga Airport (HSG) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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