RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
12,440 km
7,730 miles
WWY
West Wyalong
Australia
Distance
12,440 km
7,730 mi / 6,717 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
118°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

RUH WWY
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport West Wyalong Airport
IATA Code RUH WWY
ICAO Code OERK YWWL
City Riyadh West Wyalong
Country Saudi Arabia Australia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Australia/Sydney
Elevation 2,049 ft 859 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -33.940000, 147.190000

Riyadh (RUH) to West Wyalong (WWY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to West Wyalong Airport (WWY) in West Wyalong, Australia is 12,440 kilometers (7,730 miles / 6,717 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:39 in Riyadh, it's 23:39 in West Wyalong. 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 1,190 feet between the two airports. West Wyalong Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from West Wyalong (WWY) 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 West Wyalong Airport (WWY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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