RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
11,278 km
7,008 miles
WAH
Wahpeton
United States
Distance
11,278 km
7,008 mi / 6,089 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

RUH WAH
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Harry Stern Airport
IATA Code RUH WAH
ICAO Code OERK KBWP
City Riyadh Wahpeton
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Chicago
Elevation 2,049 ft 968 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 46.240000, -96.610000

Riyadh (RUH) to Wahpeton (WAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Harry Stern Airport (WAH) in Wahpeton, United States is 11,278 kilometers (7,008 miles / 6,089 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 14:25 in Riyadh, it's 05:25 in Wahpeton. 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 1,081 feet between the two airports. Harry Stern Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Wahpeton (WAH) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 34° (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 Harry Stern Airport (WAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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