DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth
United States
12,522 km
7,781 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,522 km
7,781 mi / 6,762 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
36°
northeast

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DFW RUH
Airport Name Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code DFW RUH
ICAO Code KDFW OERK
City Dallas-Fort Worth Riyadh
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 606 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 32.900000, -97.040000 24.960000, 46.700000

Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 12,522 kilometers (7,781 miles / 6,762 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 01:07 in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 10:07 in Riyadh. 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 1,443 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) follows a heading of 327° (north 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 International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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