# Distance from Saga (HSG) to Riyadh (RUH)

> 7,963 km · estimated flight time 10h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 7,963 km / 4,948 mi / 4,300 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 10h
- **Heading**: 288° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 61° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Japan) → Saudi Arabia
- **Time difference**: -6h (When it's 11:15 in Saga, it's 05:15 in Riyadh)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,043 ft (RUH is higher than HSG)

## Airports

### [Saga Airport (HSG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/hsg-saga-saga-airport/1ef266df-8be1-6e82-a8d2-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Saga, Japan
- ICAO: RJFS
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates: 33.150000, 130.300000
- Elevation: 6 ft

### [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- ICAO: OERK
- Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
- Coordinates: 24.960000, 46.700000
- Elevation: 2,049 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 11:15 in Saga, it's 05:15 in Riyadh.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Saga Airport (HSG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/hsg-saga-saga-airport/1ef266df-8be1-6e82-a8d2-06bb2780ed98)
- [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)
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