RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
13,794 km
8,571 miles
WPU
Puerto Williams
Chile
Distance
13,794 km
8,571 mi / 7,448 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
219°
southwest

Airport Comparison

RUH WPU
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Guardiamarina Zanartu Airport
IATA Code RUH WPU
ICAO Code OERK SCGZ
City Riyadh Puerto Williams
Country Saudi Arabia Chile
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Santiago
Elevation 2,049 ft 88 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -54.930000, -67.630000

Riyadh (RUH) to Puerto Williams (WPU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Guardiamarina Zanartu Airport (WPU) in Puerto Williams, Chile is 13,794 kilometers (8,571 miles / 7,448 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 219°.

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 13:49 in Riyadh, it's 07:49 in Puerto Williams. With a 6-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 1,961 feet between the two airports. Guardiamarina Zanartu Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Puerto Williams (WPU) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 94° (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 Guardiamarina Zanartu Airport (WPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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