DSE
Dessie
Ethiopia
1,710 km
1,063 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
1,710 km
1,063 mi / 923 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

DSE RUH
Airport Name Combolcha Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code DSE RUH
ICAO Code HADC OERK
City Dessie Riyadh
Country Ethiopia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 6,117 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 11.080000, 39.710000 24.960000, 46.700000

Dessie (DSE) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Combolcha Airport (DSE) in Dessie, Ethiopia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 1,710 kilometers (1,063 miles / 923 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 Ethiopia 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 17:50 in Dessie, it's 17:50 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,068 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Combolcha Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Dessie (DSE) follows a heading of 207° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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