Distance From US Coast Guard Station South Padre Island Heliport to King Khaled International Airport

The distance from US Coast Guard Station South Padre Island Heliport () to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) is 8166 miles or 13141 kilometers or 7091 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 South Padre Island ( United States ) to Riyadh ( Saudi Arabia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between South Padre Island and Riyadh takes around 18 hours 46 minutes.

Estimated flight time from US Coast Guard Station South Padre Island Heliport, South Padre Island, United States to King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 18 hours 46 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		13141 km
Statute Miles		8166 miles
Nautical Miles		7091 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 46 minutes

US Coast Guard Station South Padre Island Heliport to King Khaled International Airport Flight Route Map - to RUH Flight Path

Location of US Coast Guard Station South Padre Island Heliport & King Khaled International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view South Padre Island to Riyadh nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between South Padre Island, United States and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - RUH

Time difference between South Padre Island (United States) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 8 Hours.
Riyadh time is 8 Hours ahead of South Padre Island.

Location	Local Time
South Padre Island (United States)	2026-06-23, 17:11:24 CDT
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)	2026-06-24, 01:11:24 +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

US Coast Guard Station South Padre Island Heliport ( / TX57) South Padre Island, United States

Destination

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