Distance From Smith Restricted Landing Area to King Khaled International Airport

The distance from Smith Restricted Landing Area () to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) is 7245 miles or 11659 kilometers or 6291 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 Hecker ( United States ) to Riyadh ( Saudi Arabia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Hecker and Riyadh takes around 16 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Smith Restricted Landing Area, Hecker, United States to King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 16 hours 39 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

Kilometers		11659 km
Statute Miles		7245 miles
Nautical Miles		6291 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 39 minutes

Smith Restricted Landing Area to King Khaled International Airport Flight Route Map - to RUH Flight Path

Location of Smith Restricted Landing Area & King Khaled International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Hecker to Riyadh nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Hecker, United States and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. .

Nonstop flight route between Hecker, United States and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - RUH

Time difference between Hecker (United States) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 7 Hours.
Riyadh time is 7 Hours ahead of Hecker.

Location	Local Time
Hecker (United States)	2026-03-17, 21:21:53 EDT
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)	2026-03-18, 04:21:53 +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

Smith Restricted Landing Area ( / 4IS5) Hecker, United States

Destination

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