RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
5,441 km
3,381 miles
WZA
Wa
Ghana
Distance
5,441 km
3,381 mi / 2,938 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
261°
west

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RUH WZA
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Wa Airport
IATA Code RUH WZA
ICAO Code OERK DGLW
City Riyadh Wa
Country Saudi Arabia Ghana
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Accra
Elevation 2,049 ft 1,060 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 10.080000, -2.510000

Riyadh (RUH) to Wa (WZA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Wa Airport (WZA) in Wa, Ghana is 5,441 kilometers (3,381 miles / 2,938 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 Ghana. 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 04:43 in Riyadh, it's 01:43 in Wa. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

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

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