RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
6,362 km
3,953 miles
WYE
Yengema
Sierra Leone
Distance
6,362 km
3,953 mi / 3,435 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

RUH WYE
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Yengema Airport
IATA Code RUH WYE
ICAO Code OERK GFYE
City Riyadh Yengema
Country Saudi Arabia Sierra Leone
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Freetown
Elevation 2,049 ft 1,300 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 8.610000, -11.050000

Riyadh (RUH) to Yengema (WYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Yengema Airport (WYE) in Yengema, Sierra Leone is 6,362 kilometers (3,953 miles / 3,435 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 Sierra Leone. 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 19:44 in Riyadh, it's 16:44 in Yengema. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Yengema (WYE) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 66° (east 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 Yengema Airport (WYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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