DAC to RUH: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is 4,408 km (2,739 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 6h, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (RUH to DAC).
How far is it from Dhaka to Riyadh?
The great-circle distance between Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is 4,408 km (2,739 mi, 2,380 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from DAC to RUH?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 6h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. RUH is roughly west of DAC.
How is the DAC to RUH route written in code?
The pair is written DAC-RUH in IATA codes and VGHS-OERK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is DAC (VGHS), King Khalid International Airport is RUH (OERK).
| DAC | RUH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport | King Khalid International Airport |
| ICAO code | VGHS | OERK |
| Country | Bangladesh | Saudi Arabia |
| Elevation | 30 ft | 2,049 ft |
| Rank by connections | #228 | #111 |
VGHS starts with V, the ICAO prefix for South and Southeast Asia; OERK starts with O, the prefix for the Middle East and South Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
RUH sits 2,019 ft (615 m) higher than DAC, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DAC to RUH
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BG | Biman Bangladesh Airlines | BBC | Bangladesh | Active |
| SV | Saudi Arabian Airlines | SVA | Saudia | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dhaka from Riyadh?
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) are 4,408 km (2,739 mi, 2,380 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DAC to RUH?
A typical nonstop flight between DAC and RUH takes about 6h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is RUH from DAC?
King Khalid International Airport (RUH) lies roughly west of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC).
Which airlines fly DAC to RUH?
2 airlines appear on the DAC-RUH route in the open dataset, including Biman Bangladesh Airlines, Saudi Arabian Airlines.
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