RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
2,222 km
1,381 miles
WAC
Waca
Ethiopia
Distance
2,222 km
1,381 mi / 1,200 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
209°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

RUH WAC
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Waca Airport
IATA Code RUH WAC
ICAO Code OERK HAWC
City Riyadh Waca
Country Saudi Arabia Ethiopia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 2,049 ft 4,200 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 7.170000, 37.170000

Riyadh (RUH) to Waca (WAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Waca Airport (WAC) in Waca, Ethiopia is 2,222 kilometers (1,381 miles / 1,200 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southwest at a heading of 209°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Saudi Arabia with Ethiopia. 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 07:51 in Riyadh, it's 07:51 in Waca.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,151 feet between the two airports. Waca Airport sits higher than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Waca (WAC) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 26° (north 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 Waca Airport (WAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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