AYS
Waycross
United States
11,749 km
7,300 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,749 km
7,300 mi / 6,344 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
47°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

AYS RUH
Airport Name Waycross-Ware County Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code AYS RUH
ICAO Code KAYS OERK
City Waycross Riyadh
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 141 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 31.250000, -82.400000 24.960000, 46.700000

Waycross (AYS) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Waycross-Ware County Airport (AYS) in Waycross, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 11,749 kilometers (7,300 miles / 6,344 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:18 in Waycross, it's 15:18 in Riyadh. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,908 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Waycross-Ware County Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Waycross (AYS) follows a heading of 316° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Waycross-Ware County Airport (AYS) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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