RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
4,222 km
2,624 miles
WRZ
Weerawila
Sri Lanka
Distance
4,222 km
2,624 mi / 2,280 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
114°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

RUH WRZ
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Wirawila Airport
IATA Code RUH WRZ
ICAO Code OERK VCCW
City Riyadh Weerawila
Country Saudi Arabia Sri Lanka
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Colombo
Elevation 2,049 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 6.250000, 81.240000

Riyadh (RUH) to Weerawila (WRZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Wirawila Airport (WRZ) in Weerawila, Sri Lanka is 4,222 kilometers (2,624 miles / 2,280 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 Sri Lanka. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:30 in Riyadh, it's 18:00 in Weerawila.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,999 feet between the two airports. Wirawila Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Weerawila (WRZ) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 303° (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 Wirawila Airport (WRZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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