Airport Comparison
| RUH | WAL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | King Khaled International Airport | Wallops Flight Facility Airport |
| IATA Code | RUH | WAL |
| ICAO Code | OERK | KWAL |
| City | Riyadh | Wallops Island |
| Country | Saudi Arabia | United States |
| Timezone | Asia/Riyadh | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 2,049 ft | 40 ft |
| Coordinates | 24.960000, 46.700000 | 37.940000, -75.470000 |
Riyadh (RUH) to Wallops Island (WAL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL) in Wallops Island, United States is 10,782 kilometers (6,700 miles / 5,822 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.
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 23:45 in Riyadh, it's 15:45 in Wallops Island. 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 2,009 feet between the two airports. Wallops Flight Facility Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.
The return flight from Wallops Island (WAL) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 51° (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 Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.