Distance From Valley International Airport to King Khaled International Airport, HRL - RUH Distance

The distance from Valley International Airport (HRL) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) is 8175 miles or 13157 kilometers or 7099 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.

---

How long does it take to travel from Harlingen ( United States ) to Riyadh ( Saudi Arabia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Harlingen and Riyadh takes around 18 hours 47 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Valley International Airport, Harlingen, United States to King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 18 hours 47 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 • HRL - RUH

Kilometers		13157 km
Statute Miles		8175 miles
Nautical Miles		7099 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 47 minutes

Valley International Airport to King Khaled International Airport Flight Route Map - HRL to RUH Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • HRL - RUH

Time difference between Harlingen (United States) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 10 Hours.
Riyadh time is 10 Hours ahead of Harlingen.

Location	Local Time
Harlingen (United States)	2025-12-15, 11:04:31 MST
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)	2025-12-15, 21:04:31 +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

Valley International Airport (HRL / KHRL) Harlingen, United States

Destination

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