RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
4,404 km
2,736 miles
XFW
Hamburg
Germany
Distance
4,404 km
2,736 mi / 2,378 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
326°
northwest

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RUH XFW
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport
IATA Code RUH XFW
ICAO Code OERK EDHI
City Riyadh Hamburg
Country Saudi Arabia Germany
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Europe/Berlin
Elevation 2,049 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 53.540000, 9.840000

Riyadh (RUH) to Hamburg (XFW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport (XFW) in Hamburg, Germany is 4,404 kilometers (2,736 miles / 2,378 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:33 in Riyadh, it's 08:33 in Hamburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,026 feet between the two airports. Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Hamburg (XFW) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 121° (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 King Khaled International Airport (RUH) and Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport (XFW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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