IKS
Tiksi
Russia
7,110 km
4,418 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
7,110 km
4,418 mi / 3,839 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Yakutsk
Heading
271°
west

Airport Comparison

IKS RUH
Airport Name Tiksi Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code IKS RUH
ICAO Code UEST OERK
City Tiksi Riyadh
Country Russia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Yakutsk Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 26 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 71.700000, 128.900000 24.960000, 46.700000

Tiksi (IKS) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tiksi Airport (IKS) in Tiksi, Russia to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 7,110 kilometers (4,418 miles / 3,839 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Russia with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:53 in Tiksi, it's 16:53 in Riyadh. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,023 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Tiksi Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Tiksi (IKS) follows a heading of 20° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tiksi Airport (IKS) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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