RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
2,760 km
1,715 miles
WUU
Wau
South Sudan
Distance
2,760 km
1,715 mi / 1,490 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
229°
southwest

Airport Comparison

RUH WUU
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Wau Airport
IATA Code RUH WUU
ICAO Code OERK HSWW
City Riyadh Wau
Country Saudi Arabia South Sudan
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Juba
Elevation 2,049 ft 1,529 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 7.730000, 27.980000

Riyadh (RUH) to Wau (WUU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Wau Airport (WUU) in Wau, South Sudan is 2,760 kilometers (1,715 miles / 1,490 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.

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 South 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 08:43 in Riyadh, it's 07:43 in Wau.

The return flight from Wau (WUU) 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 Wau Airport (WUU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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