Distance From Homey (Area 51) Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport

The distance from Homey (Area 51) Airport () to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) is 7881 miles or 12682 kilometers or 6844 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 Groom Lake ( United States ) to Medina ( Saudi Arabia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Groom Lake and Medina takes around 18 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Homey (Area 51) Airport, Groom Lake, United States to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport, Medina, Saudi Arabia is 18 hours 7 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 • - MED

Kilometers		12682 km
Statute Miles		7881 miles
Nautical Miles		6844 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 7 minutes

Homey (Area 51) Airport to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport Flight Route Map - to MED Flight Path

Location of Homey (Area 51) Airport & Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Groom Lake to Medina nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Groom Lake, United States and Medina, Saudi Arabia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MED

Time difference between Groom Lake (United States) and Medina (Saudi Arabia) is 11 Hours.
Medina time is 11 Hours ahead of Groom Lake.

Location	Local Time
Groom Lake (United States)	2026-01-29, 02:44:30 PST
Medina (Saudi Arabia)	2026-01-29, 13:44:30 +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

Homey (Area 51) Airport ( / KXTA) Groom Lake, United States

Destination

Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED / OEMA) Medina, Saudi Arabia