Distance From Hoskins Airport to King Khaled International Airport, HKN - RUH Distance

The distance from Hoskins Airport (HKN) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) is 7235 miles or 11644 kilometers or 6283 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 Kimbe ( Papua New Guinea ) to Riyadh ( Saudi Arabia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kimbe and Riyadh takes around 16 hours 38 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Hoskins Airport, Kimbe, Papua New Guinea to King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 16 hours 38 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 • HKN - RUH

Kilometers		11644 km
Statute Miles		7235 miles
Nautical Miles		6283 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 38 minutes

Hoskins Airport to King Khaled International Airport Flight Route Map - HKN to RUH Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kimbe, Papua New Guinea and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. .

Nonstop flight route between Kimbe, Papua New Guinea and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • HKN - RUH

Time difference between Kimbe (Papua New Guinea) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 7 Hours.
Riyadh time is 7 Hours behind Kimbe.

Location	Local Time
Kimbe (Papua New Guinea)	2025-12-15, 08:52:35 +10
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)	2025-12-15, 01:52:35 +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

Hoskins Airport (HKN / AYHK) Kimbe, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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