DXB to RUH: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is 874 km (543 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 35m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (RUH to DXB).
How far is it from Dubai to Riyadh?
The great-circle distance between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is 874 km (543 mi, 472 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 DXB to RUH?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. RUH is roughly west of DXB.
How is the DXB to RUH route written in code?
The pair is written DXB-RUH in IATA codes and OMDB-OERK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dubai International Airport is DXB (OMDB), King Khalid International Airport is RUH (OERK).
| DXB | RUH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dubai International Airport | King Khalid International Airport |
| ICAO code | OMDB | OERK |
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Saudi Arabia |
| Elevation | 62 ft | 2,049 ft |
| Rank by connections | #19 | #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 1,987 ft (606 m) higher than DXB, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DXB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK | Emirates | UAE | Emirates | Active |
| SV | Saudi Arabian Airlines | SVA | Saudia | Active |
| XY | Nas Air | KNE | Nas Express | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: QF.
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 Dubai from Riyadh?
Dubai International Airport (DXB) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) are 874 km (543 mi, 472 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DXB to RUH?
A typical nonstop flight between DXB and RUH takes about 1h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is RUH from DXB?
King Khalid International Airport (RUH) lies roughly west of Dubai International Airport (DXB).
Which airlines fly DXB to RUH?
3 airlines appear on the DXB-RUH route in the open dataset, including Emirates, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Nas Air.
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