RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
11,095 km
6,894 miles
RWI
Rocky Mount
United States
Distance
11,095 km
6,894 mi / 5,991 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

RUH RWI
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional Airport
IATA Code RUH RWI
ICAO Code OERK KRWI
City Riyadh Rocky Mount
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/New_York
Elevation 2,049 ft 158 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 35.860000, -77.890000

Riyadh (RUH) to Rocky Mount (RWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional Airport (RWI) in Rocky Mount, United States is 11,095 kilometers (6,894 miles / 5,991 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:37 in Riyadh, it's 10:37 in Rocky Mount. With a 8-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 1,891 feet between the two airports. Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Rocky Mount (RWI) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 49° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the King Khaled International Airport (RUH) and Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional Airport (RWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.