# Distance from Dandong (DDG) to Riyadh (RUH)

> 7,242 km · estimated flight time 10h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 7,242 km / 4,500 mi / 3,910 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 10h
- **Heading**: 283° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 56° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (China) → Saudi Arabia
- **Time difference**: -5h (When it's 03:27 in Dandong, it's 22:27 in Riyadh)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,049 ft (RUH is higher than DDG)

## Airports

### [Dandong Airport (DDG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ddg-dandong-dandong-airport/1ef266e0-2134-6f52-9320-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Dandong, China
- ICAO: ZYDD
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 40.020000, 124.290000
- Elevation: 0 ft

### [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- ICAO: OERK
- Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
- Coordinates: 24.960000, 46.700000
- Elevation: 2,049 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 03:27 in Dandong, it's 22:27 in Riyadh.
The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Dandong Airport (DDG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ddg-dandong-dandong-airport/1ef266e0-2134-6f52-9320-06bb2780ed98)
- [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)