DAK
Dakhla Airport
Egypt
1,780 km
1,106 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
1,780 km
1,106 mi / 961 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
88°
east

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DAK RUH
Airport Name Dakhla Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code DAK RUH
ICAO Code HEDK OERK
City N/A Riyadh
Country Egypt Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 613 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 25.410000, 29.000000 24.960000, 46.700000

Dakhla Airport (DAK) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dakhla Airport (DAK) in Dakhla Airport, Egypt to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 1,780 kilometers (1,106 miles / 961 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 Egypt with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:32 in Dakhla Airport, it's 23:32 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,436 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Dakhla Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Dakhla Airport (DAK) follows a heading of 275° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Dakhla Airport (DAK) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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