DEL to RUH: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is 3,036 km (1,887 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h 20m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (RUH to DEL).
How far is it from New Delhi to Riyadh?
The great-circle distance between Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is 3,036 km (1,887 mi, 1,639 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 DEL to RUH?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. RUH is roughly west of DEL.
How is the DEL to RUH route written in code?
The pair is written DEL-RUH in IATA codes and VIDP-OERK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Indira Gandhi International Airport is DEL (VIDP), King Khalid International Airport is RUH (OERK).
| DEL | RUH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Indira Gandhi International Airport | King Khalid International Airport |
| ICAO code | VIDP | OERK |
| Country | India | Saudi Arabia |
| Elevation | 777 ft | 2,049 ft |
| Rank by connections | #41 | #111 |
VIDP 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 1,272 ft (388 m) higher than DEL, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DEL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI | Air India Limited | AIC | Airindia | 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 New Delhi from Riyadh?
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) are 3,036 km (1,887 mi, 1,639 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DEL to RUH?
A typical nonstop flight between DEL and RUH takes about 4h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is RUH from DEL?
King Khalid International Airport (RUH) lies roughly west of Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL).
Which airlines fly DEL to RUH?
2 airlines appear on the DEL-RUH route in the open dataset, including Air India Limited, Saudi Arabian Airlines.
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