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Flight Distance from Detroit (DTW) to Riyadh (RUH)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
DTWKDTW
Detroit, United States
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Great Circle Path
10,958 km6,809 miles • 5,917 NM
Destination Airport
OERKRUH
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
King Khalid International Airport
Direct Distance
10,958 km
6,809 Statute Miles
5,917 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
13h 24m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
986 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
45° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
13h 24m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
12h 25m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
21h 34m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇺🇸 United States→🌐 SA
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
- City / Country: Detroit, United States
- ICAO Code: KDTW
- Coordinates: 42.2138°, -83.3538°
- Timezone: America/Detroit
- Elevation: 645 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
- City / Country: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- ICAO Code: OERK
- Coordinates: 24.9576°, 46.6988°
- Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
- Elevation: 2049 ft
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