DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth
United States
12,901 km
8,016 miles
KMX
King Khaled Air Base
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,901 km
8,016 mi / 6,966 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DFW KMX
Airport Name Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport King Khaled Air Base
IATA Code DFW KMX
ICAO Code KDFW OEKM
City Dallas-Fort Worth N/A
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 606 ft 6,778 ft
Coordinates 32.900000, -97.040000 18.300000, 42.800000

Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to King Khaled Air Base (KMX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States to King Khaled Air Base (KMX) in King Khaled Air Base, Saudi Arabia is 12,901 kilometers (8,016 miles / 6,966 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 11:45 in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 20:45 in King Khaled Air Base. 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 6,172 feet between the two airports. King Khaled Air Base sits higher than Dallas-Fort Worth International 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 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) follows a heading of 323° (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 Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and King Khaled Air Base (KMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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