Dhamār to Buraydah flights
Buraydah lies 1,311 km (815 mi) north of Dhamār, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 26 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Dhamār | Buraydah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Yemen | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 160,114 | 745,353 |
| Elevation | 2,421 m (7,943 ft) | 606 m (1,988 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Aden) | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) |
| Nearest large airport | TAI, 99 km out | ELQ, 20 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Buraydah
Crossing from Yemen into Saudi Arabia: money changes from the Rial to the Rial (SAR); sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +966; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648903.
Airports at each end
Leaving Dhamār
Dhamār is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Taiz International Airport (TAI), 99 km (62 mi) from the centre, whose 10,040-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Buraydah
Buraydah is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport (ELQ), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport | ELQ | 20 km (12 mi) | 9,843 ft | 2,126 ft |
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Staying in Buraydah
Our booking partner lists 65 places to stay in Buraydah. Of the 20 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (7), and 1 are five-star. Across 24 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 23,854 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Buraydah from Dhamār?
1,311 km (815 mi) in a straight line, north of Dhamār.
How long does it take to get from Dhamār to Buraydah by air?
About 2 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dhamār and Buraydah?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Dhamār to Buraydah flights?
Typically Taiz International Airport (TAI) to Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport (ELQ).
What currency do I need in Buraydah?
The Rial (SAR).
Where can I stay in Buraydah?
Our booking partner lists 65 places to stay in Buraydah, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.