RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
7,009 km
4,355 miles
WUS
Wuyishan
China
Distance
7,009 km
4,355 mi / 3,784 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
70°
east northeast

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RUH WUS
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Nanping Wuyishan Airport
IATA Code RUH WUS
ICAO Code OERK ZSWY
City Riyadh Wuyishan
Country Saudi Arabia China
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,049 ft 614 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 27.700000, 118.000000

Riyadh (RUH) to Wuyishan (WUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Nanping Wuyishan Airport (WUS) in Wuyishan, China is 7,009 kilometers (4,355 miles / 3,784 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:20 in Riyadh, it's 10:20 in Wuyishan. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,435 feet between the two airports. Nanping Wuyishan Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Wuyishan (WUS) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 286° (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 Nanping Wuyishan Airport (WUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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