RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
12,795 km
7,951 miles
TAN
Tangalooma Airport
Australia
Distance
12,795 km
7,951 mi / 6,909 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

RUH TAN
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Tangalooma Airport
IATA Code RUH TAN
ICAO Code OERK YTGA
City Riyadh N/A
Country Saudi Arabia Australia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 2,049 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -27.130000, 153.360000

Riyadh (RUH) to Tangalooma Airport (TAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Tangalooma Airport (TAN) in Tangalooma Airport, Australia is 12,795 kilometers (7,951 miles / 6,909 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:45 in Riyadh, it's 03:45 in Tangalooma Airport. With a 7-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 2,049 feet between the two airports. Tangalooma Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Tangalooma Airport (TAN) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 286° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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