DWC
Jebel Ali
United Arab Emirates
853 km
530 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
853 km
530 mi / 461 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

DWC RUH
Airport Name Al Maktoum International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code DWC RUH
ICAO Code OMDW OERK
City Jebel Ali Riyadh
Country United Arab Emirates Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Dubai Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 114 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 24.900000, 55.160000 24.960000, 46.700000

Jebel Ali (DWC) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) in Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 853 kilometers (530 miles / 461 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting United Arab Emirates with Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:13 in Jebel Ali, it's 15:13 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,935 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Al Maktoum International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Jebel Ali (DWC) follows a heading of 89° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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