HGD
Hughenden Airport
Australia
11,690 km
7,264 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,690 km
7,264 mi / 6,312 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
291°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

HGD RUH
Airport Name Hughenden Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code HGD RUH
ICAO Code YHUG OERK
City N/A Riyadh
Country Australia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,043 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -20.820000, 144.230000 24.960000, 46.700000

Hughenden Airport (HGD) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hughenden Airport (HGD) in Hughenden Airport, Australia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 11,690 kilometers (7,264 miles / 6,312 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:35 in Hughenden Airport, it's 00:35 in Riyadh. With a 7-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 1,006 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Hughenden Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Hughenden Airport (HGD) follows a heading of 106° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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