NHD
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
874 km
543 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
874 km
543 mi / 472 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
271°
west

Airport Comparison

NHD RUH
Airport Name Al Minhad Air Base King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code NHD RUH
ICAO Code OMDM OERK
City Dubai Riyadh
Country United Arab Emirates Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Dubai Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 165 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 25.030000, 55.370000 24.960000, 46.700000

Dubai (NHD) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al Minhad Air Base (NHD) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 874 kilometers (543 miles / 472 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 16:16 in Dubai, it's 15:16 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,884 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Al Minhad Air Base.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Dubai (NHD) follows a heading of 88° (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 Minhad Air Base (NHD) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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