Casting the spell takes about ten seconds, and can be interrupted by combat. Furthermore, the spell can not be cast during combat, and thus can not be used to escape a fight and is also rendered useless beyond level 20 Wilderness. This is in contrast to Lumbridge Teleport, which can be cast instantly, assuming the player has the required runes and magic level and isn't past level 20 Wilderness. When the player arrives, the camera will face North, identical to clicking the compass.