Airport Comparison
| FWA | RUH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Fort Wayne International Airport | King Khaled International Airport |
| IATA Code | FWA | RUH |
| ICAO Code | KFWA | OERK |
| City | Fort Wayne | Riyadh |
| Country | United States | Saudi Arabia |
| Timezone | America/New_York | Asia/Riyadh |
| Elevation | 815 ft | 2,049 ft |
| Coordinates | 40.980000, -85.200000 | 24.960000, 46.700000 |
Fort Wayne (FWA) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) in Fort Wayne, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 11,163 kilometers (6,936 miles / 6,027 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.
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 United States with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 21:45 in Fort Wayne, it's 05:45 in Riyadh. 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 1,235 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Fort Wayne International Airport.
The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Fort Wayne (FWA) follows a heading of 325° (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 Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.