RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
14,142 km
8,788 miles
WAP
Alto Palena
Chile
Distance
14,142 km
8,788 mi / 7,636 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
233°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

RUH WAP
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Alto Palena Airport
IATA Code RUH WAP
ICAO Code OERK SCAP
City Riyadh Alto Palena
Country Saudi Arabia Chile
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Santiago
Elevation 2,049 ft 794 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -43.610000, -71.810000

Riyadh (RUH) to Alto Palena (WAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Alto Palena Airport (WAP) in Alto Palena, Chile is 14,142 kilometers (8,788 miles / 7,636 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:04 in Riyadh, it's 17:04 in Alto Palena. With a 7-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 1,255 feet between the two airports. Alto Palena Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Alto Palena (WAP) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 89° (east). 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 Alto Palena Airport (WAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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