RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
5,149 km
3,199 miles
VAW
Vardø
Norway
Distance
5,149 km
3,199 mi / 2,780 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
353°
north

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RUH VAW
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Vardø Airport Svartnes
IATA Code RUH VAW
ICAO Code OERK ENSS
City Riyadh Vardø
Country Saudi Arabia Norway
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Europe/Oslo
Elevation 2,049 ft 42 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 70.360000, 31.040000

Riyadh (RUH) to Vardø (VAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Vardø Airport Svartnes (VAW) in Vardø, Norway is 5,149 kilometers (3,199 miles / 2,780 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:52 in Riyadh, it's 11:52 in Vardø.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,007 feet between the two airports. Vardø Airport Svartnes sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Vardø (VAW) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 160° (south southeast). 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 Vardø Airport Svartnes (VAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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