RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
13,189 km
8,195 miles
WJF
Lancaster
United States
Distance
13,189 km
8,195 mi / 7,122 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

RUH WJF
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport General Wm J Fox Airfield
IATA Code RUH WJF
ICAO Code OERK KWJF
City Riyadh Lancaster
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,049 ft 2,351 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 34.740000, -118.220000

Riyadh (RUH) to Lancaster (WJF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to General Wm J Fox Airfield (WJF) in Lancaster, United States is 13,189 kilometers (8,195 miles / 7,122 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 17:47 in Riyadh, it's 06:47 in Lancaster. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Lancaster (WJF) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 16° (north 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 General Wm J Fox Airfield (WJF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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