RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
2,679 km
1,664 miles
WJR
Wajir
Kenya
Distance
2,679 km
1,664 mi / 1,446 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
196°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

RUH WJR
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Wajir Airport
IATA Code RUH WJR
ICAO Code OERK HKWJ
City Riyadh Wajir
Country Saudi Arabia Kenya
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,049 ft 770 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 1.730000, 40.090000

Riyadh (RUH) to Wajir (WJR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Wajir Airport (WJR) in Wajir, Kenya is 2,679 kilometers (1,664 miles / 1,446 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southwest at a heading of 196°.

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 Kenya. 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 21:52 in Riyadh, it's 21:52 in Wajir.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,279 feet between the two airports. Wajir Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Wajir (WJR) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 15° (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 Wajir Airport (WJR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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