RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
7,621 km
4,735 miles
WJU
Wonju
South Korea
Distance
7,621 km
4,735 mi / 4,115 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
57°
east northeast

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RUH WJU
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Wonju Airport
IATA Code RUH WJU
ICAO Code OERK RKNW
City Riyadh Wonju
Country Saudi Arabia South Korea
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Seoul
Elevation 2,049 ft 329 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 37.440000, 127.960000

Riyadh (RUH) to Wonju (WJU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Wonju Airport (WJU) in Wonju, South Korea is 7,621 kilometers (4,735 miles / 4,115 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:17 in Riyadh, it's 05:17 in Wonju. With a 6-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 1,720 feet between the two airports. Wonju Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Wonju (WJU) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 286° (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 Wonju Airport (WJU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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