RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
5,366 km
3,334 miles
WIC
Wick
United Kingdom
Distance
5,366 km
3,334 mi / 2,897 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
328°
north northwest

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RUH WIC
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Wick Airport
IATA Code RUH WIC
ICAO Code OERK EGPC
City Riyadh Wick
Country Saudi Arabia United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Europe/London
Elevation 2,049 ft 126 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 58.460000, -3.090000

Riyadh (RUH) to Wick (WIC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Wick Airport (WIC) in Wick, United Kingdom is 5,366 kilometers (3,334 miles / 2,897 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 08:31 in Riyadh, it's 05:31 in Wick. 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 1,923 feet between the two airports. Wick Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Wick (WIC) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 112° (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 Wick Airport (WIC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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