# Distance from Kadena Air Base (DNA) to Riyadh (RUH)

> 7,976 km · estimated flight time 10h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 7,976 km / 4,956 mi / 4,307 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 10h
- **Heading**: 289° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 69° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Japan) → Saudi Arabia
- **Time difference**: -6h (When it's 20:11 in Kadena Air Base, it's 14:11 in Riyadh)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,906 ft (RUH is higher than DNA)

## Airports

### [Kadena Air Base (DNA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dna-kadena-air-base/1ef266df-8e55-6b28-ac8d-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kadena Air Base, Japan
- ICAO: RODN
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates: 26.360000, 127.770000
- Elevation: 143 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 20:11 in Kadena Air Base, it's 14:11 in Riyadh.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Kadena Air Base (DNA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dna-kadena-air-base/1ef266df-8e55-6b28-ac8d-06bb2780ed98)
- [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)
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