DMM to RUH: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from King Fahd International Airport (DMM) to King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is 353 km (219 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 55m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (RUH to DMM).
How far is it from Ad Dammam to Riyadh?
The great-circle distance between King Fahd International Airport (DMM) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is 353 km (219 mi, 191 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 DMM to RUH?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. RUH is roughly southwest of DMM.
How is the DMM to RUH route written in code?
The pair is written DMM-RUH in IATA codes and OEDF-OERK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. King Fahd International Airport is DMM (OEDF), King Khalid International Airport is RUH (OERK).
| DMM | RUH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | King Fahd International Airport | King Khalid International Airport |
| ICAO code | OEDF | OERK |
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia |
| Elevation | 72 ft | 2,049 ft |
| Rank by connections | #204 | #111 |
Both ICAO codes start with O, the prefix ICAO assigns to the Middle East and South Asia, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
RUH sits 1,977 ft (603 m) higher than DMM, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DMM to RUH
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
| XY | Nas Air | KNE | Nas Express | 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 Ad Dammam from Riyadh?
King Fahd International Airport (DMM) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) are 353 km (219 mi, 191 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DMM to RUH?
A typical nonstop flight between DMM and RUH takes about 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is RUH from DMM?
King Khalid International Airport (RUH) lies roughly southwest of King Fahd International Airport (DMM).
Which airlines fly DMM to RUH?
3 airlines appear on the DMM-RUH route in the open dataset, including Biman Bangladesh Airlines, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Nas Air.
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