MWL
Mineral Wells
United States
12,588 km
7,822 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,588 km
7,822 mi / 6,797 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
35°
northeast

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MWL RUH
Airport Name Mineral Wells Regional Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code MWL RUH
ICAO Code KMWL OERK
City Mineral Wells Riyadh
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 974 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 32.780000, -98.060000 24.960000, 46.700000

Mineral Wells (MWL) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mineral Wells Regional Airport (MWL) in Mineral Wells, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 12,588 kilometers (7,822 miles / 6,797 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 09:10 in Mineral Wells, it's 18:10 in Riyadh. With a 9-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 1,075 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Mineral Wells Regional Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Mineral Wells (MWL) follows a heading of 328° (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 Mineral Wells Regional Airport (MWL) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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