AKH
Prince Sultan Air Base
Saudi Arabia
12,655 km
7,863 miles
DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth
United States
Distance
12,655 km
7,863 mi / 6,833 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AKH DFW
Airport Name Prince Sultan Air Base Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
IATA Code AKH DFW
ICAO Code OEPS KDFW
City N/A Dallas-Fort Worth
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Chicago
Elevation 1,651 ft 606 ft
Coordinates 24.060000, 47.580000 32.900000, -97.040000

Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) in Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States is 12,655 kilometers (7,863 miles / 6,833 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 10:19 in Prince Sultan Air Base, it's 01:19 in Dallas-Fort Worth. With a 9-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 1,045 feet between the two airports. Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport sits lower than Prince Sultan Air Base.

The return flight from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) follows a heading of 35° (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 Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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