RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
13,031 km
8,097 miles
WTR
Whiteriver
United States
Distance
13,031 km
8,097 mi / 7,036 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

RUH WTR
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Whiteriver Airport
IATA Code RUH WTR
ICAO Code OERK KE24
City Riyadh Whiteriver
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Phoenix
Elevation 2,049 ft 5,153 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 33.810000, -109.990000

Riyadh (RUH) to Whiteriver (WTR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Whiteriver Airport (WTR) in Whiteriver, United States is 13,031 kilometers (8,097 miles / 7,036 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 00:15 in Riyadh, it's 14:15 in Whiteriver. With a 10-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 3,104 feet between the two airports. Whiteriver Airport sits higher than King Khaled International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Whiteriver (WTR) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 24° (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 Whiteriver Airport (WTR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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