RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
12,678 km
7,878 miles
TAU
Tauramena
Colombia
Distance
12,678 km
7,878 mi / 6,846 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

RUH TAU
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Tauramena Airport
IATA Code RUH TAU
ICAO Code OERK SKTA
City Riyadh Tauramena
Country Saudi Arabia Colombia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Bogota
Elevation 2,049 ft 1,462 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 5.010000, -72.740000

Riyadh (RUH) to Tauramena (TAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Tauramena Airport (TAU) in Tauramena, Colombia is 12,678 kilometers (7,878 miles / 6,846 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:04 in Riyadh, it's 12:04 in Tauramena. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Tauramena (TAU) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 60° (east 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 King Khaled International Airport (RUH) and Tauramena Airport (TAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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