Airport Comparison
| HOP | RUH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Campbell Army Air Field (Fort Campbell) Airport | King Khaled International Airport |
| IATA Code | HOP | RUH |
| ICAO Code | KHOP | OERK |
| City | Fort Campbell/Hopkinsville | Riyadh |
| Country | United States | Saudi Arabia |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | Asia/Riyadh |
| Elevation | 571 ft | 2,049 ft |
| Coordinates | 36.670000, -87.490000 | 24.960000, 46.700000 |
Fort Campbell/Hopkinsville (HOP) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Campbell Army Air Field (Fort Campbell) Airport (HOP) in Fort Campbell/Hopkinsville, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 11,649 kilometers (7,239 miles / 6,290 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.
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 15:15 in Fort Campbell/Hopkinsville, it's 00:15 in Riyadh. With a 9-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 1,478 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Campbell Army Air Field (Fort Campbell) Airport.
The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Fort Campbell/Hopkinsville (HOP) follows a heading of 324° (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 Campbell Army Air Field (Fort Campbell) Airport (HOP) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.