RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
3,472 km
2,157 miles
WAX
Zuwara
Libya
Distance
3,472 km
2,157 mi / 1,875 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

RUH WAX
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Zwara Airport
IATA Code RUH WAX
ICAO Code OERK HLZW
City Riyadh Zuwara
Country Saudi Arabia Libya
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 2,049 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 32.950000, 12.020000

Riyadh (RUH) to Zuwara (WAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Zwara Airport (WAX) in Zuwara, Libya is 3,472 kilometers (2,157 miles / 1,875 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:27 in Riyadh, it's 07:27 in Zuwara.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,049 feet between the two airports. Zwara Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Zuwara (WAX) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 96° (east). 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 Zwara Airport (WAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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