RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
9,713 km
6,035 miles
WMO
White Mountain
United States
Distance
9,713 km
6,035 mi / 5,245 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
12°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

RUH WMO
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport White Mountain Airport
IATA Code RUH WMO
ICAO Code OERK PAWM
City Riyadh White Mountain
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Anchorage
Elevation 2,049 ft 267 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 64.690000, -163.410000

Riyadh (RUH) to White Mountain (WMO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to White Mountain Airport (WMO) in White Mountain, United States is 9,713 kilometers (6,035 miles / 5,245 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 21:46 in Riyadh, it's 09:46 in White Mountain. With a 12-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 1,782 feet between the two airports. White Mountain Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from White Mountain (WMO) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 333° (north 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 White Mountain Airport (WMO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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