RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
1,588 km
987 miles
WHF
Wadi Halfa
Sudan
Distance
1,588 km
987 mi / 857 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
260°
west

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RUH WHF
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Wadi Halfa Airport
IATA Code RUH WHF
ICAO Code OERK HSSW
City Riyadh Wadi Halfa
Country Saudi Arabia Sudan
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 2,049 ft 961 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 21.800000, 31.520000

Riyadh (RUH) to Wadi Halfa (WHF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Wadi Halfa Airport (WHF) in Wadi Halfa, Sudan is 1,588 kilometers (987 miles / 857 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Saudi Arabia with Sudan. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:49 in Riyadh, it's 04:49 in Wadi Halfa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,088 feet between the two airports. Wadi Halfa Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Wadi Halfa (WHF) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 74° (east 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 Wadi Halfa Airport (WHF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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