CWX
Willcox
United States
13,186 km
8,193 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
13,186 km
8,193 mi / 7,120 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Phoenix
Heading
24°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CWX RUH
Airport Name Cochise County Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code CWX RUH
ICAO Code KP33 OERK
City Willcox Riyadh
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Phoenix Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 4,187 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 32.250000, -109.890000 24.960000, 46.700000

Willcox (CWX) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cochise County Airport (CWX) in Willcox, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 13,186 kilometers (8,193 miles / 7,120 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 11:29 in Willcox, it's 21:29 in Riyadh. With a 10-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 2,138 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Cochise County Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Willcox (CWX) follows a heading of 338° (north 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 Cochise County Airport (CWX) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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