RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
12,519 km
7,779 miles
WMC
Winnemucca
United States
Distance
12,519 km
7,779 mi / 6,760 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

RUH WMC
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Winnemucca Municipal Airport
IATA Code RUH WMC
ICAO Code OERK KWMC
City Riyadh Winnemucca
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,049 ft 4,308 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 40.900000, -117.810000

Riyadh (RUH) to Winnemucca (WMC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Winnemucca Municipal Airport (WMC) in Winnemucca, United States is 12,519 kilometers (7,779 miles / 6,760 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 03:31 in Riyadh, it's 16:31 in Winnemucca. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,259 feet between the two airports. Winnemucca Municipal Airport sits higher than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Winnemucca (WMC) 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 Winnemucca Municipal Airport (WMC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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