RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
5,401 km
3,356 miles
WAT
Waterford
Ireland
Distance
5,401 km
3,356 mi / 2,916 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
319°
northwest

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RUH WAT
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Waterford Airport
IATA Code RUH WAT
ICAO Code OERK EIWF
City Riyadh Waterford
Country Saudi Arabia Ireland
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Europe/Dublin
Elevation 2,049 ft 119 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 52.190000, -7.090000

Riyadh (RUH) to Waterford (WAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Waterford Airport (WAT) in Waterford, Ireland is 5,401 kilometers (3,356 miles / 2,916 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 Ireland. 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 12:25 in Riyadh, it's 09:25 in Waterford. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,930 feet between the two airports. Waterford Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Waterford (WAT) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 103° (east 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 Waterford Airport (WAT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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