RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
5,006 km
3,111 miles
WTN
Waddington
United Kingdom
Distance
5,006 km
3,111 mi / 2,703 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
322°
northwest

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RUH WTN
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport RAF Waddington
IATA Code RUH WTN
ICAO Code OERK EGXW
City Riyadh Waddington
Country Saudi Arabia United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Europe/London
Elevation 2,049 ft 231 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 53.170000, -0.520000

Riyadh (RUH) to Waddington (WTN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to RAF Waddington (WTN) in Waddington, United Kingdom is 5,006 kilometers (3,111 miles / 2,703 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:27 in Riyadh, it's 13:27 in Waddington. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,818 feet between the two airports. RAF Waddington sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Waddington (WTN) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 110° (east southeast). 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 RAF Waddington (WTN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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