RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
6,943 km
4,314 miles
WHU
Wuhu
China
Distance
6,943 km
4,314 mi / 3,749 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
66°
east northeast

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RUH WHU
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Wuhu Air Base
IATA Code RUH WHU
ICAO Code OERK ZSWU
City Riyadh Wuhu
Country Saudi Arabia China
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,049 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 31.390000, 118.410000

Riyadh (RUH) to Wuhu (WHU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Wuhu Air Base (WHU) in Wuhu, China is 6,943 kilometers (4,314 miles / 3,749 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:43 in Riyadh, it's 01:43 in Wuhu. 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 2,049 feet between the two airports. Wuhu Air Base sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Wuhu (WHU) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 284° (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 Wuhu Air Base (WHU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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