Distance From Harrismith Airport to King Khaled International Airport, HRS - RUH Distance

The distance from Harrismith Airport (HRS) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) is 3857 miles or 6207 kilometers or 3350 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Harrismith ( South Africa ) to Riyadh ( Saudi Arabia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Harrismith and Riyadh takes around 8 hours 52 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Harrismith Airport, Harrismith, South Africa to King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 8 hours 52 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • HRS - RUH

Kilometers		6207 km
Statute Miles		3857 miles
Nautical Miles		3350 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 52 minutes

Harrismith Airport to King Khaled International Airport Flight Route Map - HRS to RUH Flight Path

Location of Harrismith Airport & King Khaled International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Harrismith to Riyadh nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Harrismith, South Africa and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • HRS - RUH

Time difference between Harrismith (South Africa) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 1 Hours.
Riyadh time is 1 Hours ahead of Harrismith.

Location	Local Time
Harrismith (South Africa)	2026-05-26, 04:34:55 SAST
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)	2026-05-26, 05:34:55 +03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Harrismith Airport (HRS / FAHR) Harrismith, South Africa

Destination

King Khaled International Airport (RUH / OERK) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia