RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
8,845 km
5,496 miles
WGP
Waingapu-Sumba Island
Indonesia
Distance
8,845 km
5,496 mi / 4,776 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

RUH WGP
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Waingapu Airport
IATA Code RUH WGP
ICAO Code OERK WADW
City Riyadh Waingapu-Sumba Island
Country Saudi Arabia Indonesia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Makassar
Elevation 2,049 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -9.670000, 120.300000

Riyadh (RUH) to Waingapu-Sumba Island (WGP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Waingapu Airport (WGP) in Waingapu-Sumba Island, Indonesia is 8,845 kilometers (5,496 miles / 4,776 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Saudi Arabia with Indonesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:40 in Riyadh, it's 18:40 in Waingapu-Sumba Island. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,016 feet between the two airports. Waingapu Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Waingapu-Sumba Island (WGP) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 298° (west 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 King Khaled International Airport (RUH) and Waingapu Airport (WGP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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