RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
10,843 km
6,737 miles
WBK
West Branch
United States
Distance
10,843 km
6,737 mi / 5,855 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

RUH WBK
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport West Branch Community Airport
IATA Code RUH WBK
ICAO Code OERK KY31
City Riyadh West Branch
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Detroit
Elevation 2,049 ft 882 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 44.240000, -84.180000

Riyadh (RUH) to West Branch (WBK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to West Branch Community Airport (WBK) in West Branch, United States is 10,843 kilometers (6,737 miles / 5,855 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 13:08 in Riyadh, it's 05:08 in West Branch. 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 1,167 feet between the two airports. West Branch Community Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from West Branch (WBK) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 44° (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 West Branch Community Airport (WBK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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