RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
13,885 km
8,628 miles
TBP
Tumbes
Peru
Distance
13,885 km
8,628 mi / 7,497 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

RUH TBP
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Capitan FAP Pedro Canga Rodriguez Airport
IATA Code RUH TBP
ICAO Code OERK SPME
City Riyadh Tumbes
Country Saudi Arabia Peru
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Lima
Elevation 2,049 ft 115 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -3.550000, -80.380000

Riyadh (RUH) to Tumbes (TBP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Capitan FAP Pedro Canga Rodriguez Airport (TBP) in Tumbes, Peru is 13,885 kilometers (8,628 miles / 7,497 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 Peru. 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 21:19 in Riyadh, it's 13:19 in Tumbes. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,934 feet between the two airports. Capitan FAP Pedro Canga Rodriguez Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Tumbes (TBP) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 62° (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 Capitan FAP Pedro Canga Rodriguez Airport (TBP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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