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MEI to DHA: distance & flight time
Meridian (Key Field) → Dhahran (King Abdulaziz Air Base)
7,568 mi
12,179 km · 6,576 nm
15h 18m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,568 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 18m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MEI — Key Field · Meridian, United States
- DHA — King Abdulaziz Air Base · Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MEI
Near DHA
- DMM · King Fahd International Airport26 mi away
- BAH · Bahrain International Airport30 mi away
- QJB · Jubail Airport71 mi away
- DOH · Hamad International Airport114 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MEI from DHA?
The flight distance from Meridian (MEI) to Dhahran (DHA) is 7,568 miles (12,179 km, 6,576 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MEI to DHA?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 18m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Meridian and Dhahran?
Dhahran is 8 hours ahead of Meridian.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MEI to DHA?
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