RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
6,287 km
3,907 miles
VIL
Dakhla
EH
Distance
6,287 km
3,907 mi / 3,395 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

RUH VIL
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Dakhla Airport
IATA Code RUH VIL
ICAO Code OERK GMMH
City Riyadh Dakhla
Country Saudi Arabia EH
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 2,049 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 23.720000, -15.930000

Riyadh (RUH) to Dakhla (VIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Dakhla Airport (VIL) in Dakhla, EH is 6,287 kilometers (3,907 miles / 3,395 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 Saudi Arabia with EH. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:02 in Riyadh, it's 23:02 in Dakhla.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,013 feet between the two airports. Dakhla Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Dakhla (VIL) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 75° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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