DSS
Diass
Senegal
6,712 km
4,171 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
6,712 km
4,171 mi / 3,624 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
69°
east northeast

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DSS RUH
Airport Name Blaise Diagne International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code DSS RUH
ICAO Code GOBD OERK
City Diass Riyadh
Country Senegal Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Dakar Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 289 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 14.670000, -17.070000 24.960000, 46.700000

Diass (DSS) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) in Diass, Senegal to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 6,712 kilometers (4,171 miles / 3,624 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Senegal 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 14:39 in Diass, it's 17:39 in Riyadh. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,760 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Blaise Diagne International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Diass (DSS) follows a heading of 273° (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 Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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