Distance From King Khaled International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, RUH - HEL Distance

The distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) is 2654 miles or 4271 kilometers or 2305 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 Riyadh ( Saudi Arabia ) to Helsinki ( Finland )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Riyadh and Helsinki takes around 6 hours 6 minutes.

Estimated flight time from King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Helsinki, Finland is 6 hours 6 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 • RUH - HEL

Kilometers		4271 km
Statute Miles		2654 miles
Nautical Miles		2305 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 6 minutes

King Khaled International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport Flight Route Map - RUH to HEL Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Helsinki, Finland.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RUH - HEL

Time difference between Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and Helsinki (Finland) is 1 Hours.
Helsinki time is 1 Hours behind Riyadh.

Location	Local Time
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)	2025-12-14, 23:02:59 +03
Helsinki (Finland)	2025-12-14, 22:02:59 EET

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

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

Destination

Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL / EFHK) Helsinki, Finland