DCA
Washington
United States
11,102 km
6,898 miles
KMX
King Khaled Air Base
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,102 km
6,898 mi / 5,995 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DCA KMX
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport King Khaled Air Base
IATA Code DCA KMX
ICAO Code KDCA OEKM
City Washington N/A
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 14 ft 6,778 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 18.300000, 42.800000

Washington (DCA) to King Khaled Air Base (KMX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to King Khaled Air Base (KMX) in King Khaled Air Base, Saudi Arabia is 11,102 kilometers (6,898 miles / 5,995 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:17 in Washington, it's 13:17 in King Khaled Air Base. With a 8-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 6,764 feet between the two airports. King Khaled Air Base sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from King Khaled Air Base (KMX) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 317° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and King Khaled Air Base (KMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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