HFT
Hammerfest
Norway
5,293 km
3,289 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
5,293 km
3,289 mi / 2,858 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Oslo
Heading
151°
south southeast

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HFT RUH
Airport Name Hammerfest Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code HFT RUH
ICAO Code ENHF OERK
City Hammerfest Riyadh
Country Norway Saudi Arabia
Timezone Europe/Oslo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 266 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 70.680000, 23.670000 24.960000, 46.700000

Hammerfest (HFT) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hammerfest Airport (HFT) in Hammerfest, Norway to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 5,293 kilometers (3,289 miles / 2,858 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 151°.

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 Norway 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 01:35 in Hammerfest, it's 03:35 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,783 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Hammerfest Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Hammerfest (HFT) follows a heading of 350° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hammerfest Airport (HFT) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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