RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
6,353 km
3,947 miles
WVB
Walvis Bay
Namibia
Distance
6,353 km
3,947 mi / 3,430 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
216°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

RUH WVB
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Walvis Bay Airport
IATA Code RUH WVB
ICAO Code OERK FYWB
City Riyadh Walvis Bay
Country Saudi Arabia Namibia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 2,049 ft 299 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -22.980000, 14.650000

Riyadh (RUH) to Walvis Bay (WVB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) in Walvis Bay, Namibia is 6,353 kilometers (3,947 miles / 3,430 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southwest at a heading of 216°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:06 in Riyadh, it's 22:06 in Walvis Bay.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,750 feet between the two airports. Walvis Bay Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Walvis Bay (WVB) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 35° (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 Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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