# Distance from Delta (DTA) to Riyadh (RUH)

> 12,542 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,542 km / 7,793 mi / 6,772 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 20° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 343° (north northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Saudi Arabia
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Asia
- **Time difference**: +9h (When it's 10:54 in Delta, it's 19:54 in Riyadh)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,711 ft (RUH is lower than DTA)

## Airports

### [Delta Municipal Airport (DTA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dta-delta-delta-municipal-airport/1ef266df-17c5-68dc-9702-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Delta, United States
- ICAO: KDTA
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Coordinates: 39.380000, -112.500000
- Elevation: 4,760 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 an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

Time-zone information: When it's 10:54 in Delta, it's 19:54 in Riyadh.
With a 9-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Delta Municipal Airport (DTA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dta-delta-delta-municipal-airport/1ef266df-17c5-68dc-9702-06bb2780ed98)
- [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)