# Distance from Misawa (MSJ) to Riyadh (RUH)

> 8,599 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,599 km / 5,343 mi / 4,643 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 292° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 51° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Japan) → Saudi Arabia
- **Time difference**: -6h (When it's 11:10 in Misawa, it's 05:10 in Riyadh)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,930 ft (RUH is higher than MSJ)

## Airports

### [Misawa Air Base (MSJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/msj-misawa-misawa-air-base/1ef266df-8c8e-6344-bf53-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Misawa, Japan
- ICAO: RJSM
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates: 40.700000, 141.370000
- Elevation: 119 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 11:10 in Misawa, it's 05:10 in Riyadh.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Misawa Air Base (MSJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/msj-misawa-misawa-air-base/1ef266df-8c8e-6344-bf53-06bb2780ed98)
- [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)