RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
12,571 km
7,811 miles
WEA
Weatherford
United States
Distance
12,571 km
7,811 mi / 6,788 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

RUH WEA
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Parker County Airport
IATA Code RUH WEA
ICAO Code OERK KWEA
City Riyadh Weatherford
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Chicago
Elevation 2,049 ft 991 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 32.750000, -97.680000

Riyadh (RUH) to Weatherford (WEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Parker County Airport (WEA) in Weatherford, United States is 12,571 kilometers (7,811 miles / 6,788 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 12:20 in Riyadh, it's 03:20 in Weatherford. 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 1,058 feet between the two airports. Parker County Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Weatherford (WEA) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 35° (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 Parker County Airport (WEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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