Distance From Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois to King Abdulaziz Air Base, MWA - DHA Distance

The distance from Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) to King Abdulaziz Air Base (DHA) is 7283 miles or 11720 kilometers or 6324 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 Marion ( United States ) to Dhahran ( Saudi Arabia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Marion and Dhahran takes around 16 hours 44 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois, Marion, United States to King Abdulaziz Air Base, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia is 16 hours 44 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 • MWA - DHA

Kilometers		11720 km
Statute Miles		7283 miles
Nautical Miles		6324 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 44 minutes

Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois to King Abdulaziz Air Base Flight Route Map - MWA to DHA Flight Path

Location of Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois & King Abdulaziz Air Base is given below.
Click the map to view Marion to Dhahran nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • MWA - DHA

Time difference between Marion (United States) and Dhahran (Saudi Arabia) is 8 Hours.
Dhahran time is 8 Hours ahead of Marion.

Location	Local Time
Marion (United States)	2025-12-15, 12:52:03 EST
Dhahran (Saudi Arabia)	2025-12-15, 20:52:03 +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

Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA / KMWA) Marion, United States

Destination

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