Distance From Whitianga Airport to King Khaled International Airport, WTZ - RUH Distance

The distance from Whitianga Airport (WTZ) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) is 9341 miles or 15032 kilometers or 8112 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Whitianga ( New Zealand ) to Riyadh ( Saudi Arabia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Whitianga and Riyadh takes around 21 hours 28 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Whitianga Airport, Whitianga, New Zealand to King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 21 hours 28 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • WTZ - RUH

Kilometers		15032 km
Statute Miles		9341 miles
Nautical Miles		8112 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 28 minutes

Whitianga Airport to King Khaled International Airport Flight Route Map - WTZ to RUH Flight Path

Location of Whitianga Airport & King Khaled International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Whitianga to Riyadh nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Whitianga, New Zealand and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. .

Nonstop flight route between Whitianga, New Zealand and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • WTZ - RUH

Time difference between Whitianga (New Zealand) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 10 Hours.
Riyadh time is 10 Hours behind Whitianga.

Location	Local Time
Whitianga (New Zealand)	2025-12-15, 10:51:29 NZDT
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)	2025-12-15, 00:51:29 +03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Whitianga Airport (WTZ / NZWT) Whitianga, New Zealand

Destination

King Khaled International Airport (RUH / OERK) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia