# Distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Wonju (WJU)

> 7,621 km · estimated flight time 10h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 7,621 km / 4,735 mi / 4,115 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 10h
- **Heading**: 57° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 286° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Saudi Arabia) → South Korea
- **Time difference**: +6h (When it's 16:03 in Riyadh, it's 22:03 in Wonju)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,720 ft (WJU is lower than RUH)

## Airports

### [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- ICAO: OERK
- Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
- Coordinates: 24.960000, 46.700000
- Elevation: 2,049 ft

### [Wonju Airport (WJU)](https://flightduration.online/airport/wju-wonju-wonju-airport/1ef266df-8dc2-62ec-9812-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Wonju, South Korea
- ICAO: RKNW
- Timezone: Asia/Seoul
- Coordinates: 37.440000, 127.960000
- Elevation: 329 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 16:03 in Riyadh, it's 22:03 in Wonju.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Wonju Airport (WJU)](https://flightduration.online/airport/wju-wonju-wonju-airport/1ef266df-8dc2-62ec-9812-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)