Distance From Garfield County Regional Airport to King Abdulaziz Air Base, RIL - DHA Distance

The distance from Garfield County Regional Airport (RIL) to King Abdulaziz Air Base (DHA) is 7673 miles or 12348 kilometers or 6663 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 Rifle ( United States ) to Dhahran ( Saudi Arabia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rifle and Dhahran takes around 17 hours 38 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Garfield County Regional Airport, Rifle, United States to King Abdulaziz Air Base, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia is 17 hours 38 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 • RIL - DHA

Kilometers		12348 km
Statute Miles		7673 miles
Nautical Miles		6663 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 38 minutes

Garfield County Regional Airport to King Abdulaziz Air Base Flight Route Map - RIL to DHA Flight Path

Location of Garfield County Regional Airport & King Abdulaziz Air Base is given below.
Click the map to view Rifle to Dhahran nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Rifle, United States and Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. .

Nonstop flight route between Rifle, United States and Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RIL - DHA

Time difference between Rifle (United States) and Dhahran (Saudi Arabia) is 9 Hours.
Dhahran time is 9 Hours ahead of Rifle.

Location	Local Time
Rifle (United States)	2026-03-19, 23:35:36 MDT
Dhahran (Saudi Arabia)	2026-03-20, 08:35:36 +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

Garfield County Regional Airport (RIL / KRIL) Rifle, United States

Destination

King Abdulaziz Air Base (DHA / OEDR) Dhahran, Saudi Arabia