RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
10,300 km
6,400 miles
WST
Westerly
United States
Distance
10,300 km
6,400 mi / 5,562 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

RUH WST
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Westerly State Airport
IATA Code RUH WST
ICAO Code OERK KWST
City Riyadh Westerly
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/New_York
Elevation 2,049 ft 81 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 41.350000, -71.800000

Riyadh (RUH) to Westerly (WST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Westerly State Airport (WST) in Westerly, United States is 10,300 kilometers (6,400 miles / 5,562 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 22:44 in Riyadh, it's 14:44 in Westerly. With a 8-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 1,968 feet between the two airports. Westerly State Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Westerly (WST) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 53° (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 Westerly State Airport (WST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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