RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
9,952 km
6,184 miles
WVL
Waterville
United States
Distance
9,952 km
6,184 mi / 5,373 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
320°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

RUH WVL
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Waterville Robert Lafleur Airport
IATA Code RUH WVL
ICAO Code OERK KWVL
City Riyadh Waterville
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/New_York
Elevation 2,049 ft 333 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 44.530000, -69.680000

Riyadh (RUH) to Waterville (WVL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Waterville Robert Lafleur Airport (WVL) in Waterville, United States is 9,952 kilometers (6,184 miles / 5,373 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 00:34 in Riyadh, it's 17:34 in Waterville. With a 7-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 1,716 feet between the two airports. Waterville Robert Lafleur Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Waterville (WVL) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 54° (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 Waterville Robert Lafleur Airport (WVL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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