Distance From Des Moines International Airport to King Khaled International Airport, DSM - RUH Distance

The distance from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) is 7190 miles or 11570 kilometers or 6244 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Des Moines ( United States ) to Riyadh ( Saudi Arabia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Des Moines and Riyadh takes around 16 hours 31 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport, Des Moines, United States to King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 16 hours 31 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • DSM - RUH

Kilometers		11570 km
Statute Miles		7190 miles
Nautical Miles		6244 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 31 minutes

Des Moines International Airport to King Khaled International Airport Flight Route Map - DSM to RUH Flight Path

Location of Des Moines International Airport & King Khaled International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Des Moines to Riyadh nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Des Moines, United States and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • DSM - RUH

Time difference between Des Moines (United States) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 9 Hours.
Riyadh time is 9 Hours ahead of Des Moines.

Location	Local Time
Des Moines (United States)	2025-12-05, 03:47:40 CST
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)	2025-12-05, 12:47:40 +03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Des Moines International Airport (DSM / KDSM) Des Moines, United States

Destination

King Khaled International Airport (RUH / OERK) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia