Distance From Yamagata Airport to King Abdulaziz Air Base, GAJ - DHA Distance

The distance from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to King Abdulaziz Air Base (DHA) is 5127 miles or 8251 kilometers or 4452 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 Higashine ( Japan ) to Dhahran ( Saudi Arabia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Higashine and Dhahran takes around 11 hours 47 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Yamagata Airport, Higashine, Japan to King Abdulaziz Air Base, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia is 11 hours 47 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 • GAJ - DHA

Kilometers		8251 km
Statute Miles		5127 miles
Nautical Miles		4452 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 47 minutes

Yamagata Airport to King Abdulaziz Air Base Flight Route Map - GAJ to DHA Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Higashine, Japan and Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. .

Nonstop flight route between Higashine, Japan and Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GAJ - DHA

Time difference between Higashine (Japan) and Dhahran (Saudi Arabia) is 6 Hours.
Dhahran time is 6 Hours behind Higashine.

Location	Local Time
Higashine (Japan)	2025-12-15, 22:24:52 JST
Dhahran (Saudi Arabia)	2025-12-15, 16:24:52 +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

Yamagata Airport (GAJ / RJSC) Higashine, Japan

Destination

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