RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
12,500 km
7,767 miles
SPS
Wichita Falls
United States
Distance
12,500 km
7,767 mi / 6,749 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

RUH SPS
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Sheppard Afb/Wichita Falls Municipal Airport
IATA Code RUH SPS
ICAO Code OERK KSPS
City Riyadh Wichita Falls
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Chicago
Elevation 2,049 ft 1,019 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 33.990000, -98.490000

Riyadh (RUH) to Wichita Falls (SPS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Sheppard Afb/Wichita Falls Municipal Airport (SPS) in Wichita Falls, United States is 12,500 kilometers (7,767 miles / 6,749 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:21 in Riyadh, it's 21:21 in Wichita Falls. With a 9-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 1,030 feet between the two airports. Sheppard Afb/Wichita Falls Municipal Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Wichita Falls (SPS) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 34° (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 Sheppard Afb/Wichita Falls Municipal Airport (SPS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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