RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
4,034 km
2,507 miles
TCG
Tacheng
China
Distance
4,034 km
2,507 mi / 2,178 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
44°
northeast

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RUH TCG
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Tacheng Airport
IATA Code RUH TCG
ICAO Code OERK ZWTC
City Riyadh Tacheng
Country Saudi Arabia China
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,049 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 46.670000, 83.340000

Riyadh (RUH) to Tacheng (TCG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Tacheng Airport (TCG) in Tacheng, China is 4,034 kilometers (2,507 miles / 2,178 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 Saudi Arabia with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:17 in Riyadh, it's 04:17 in Tacheng. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,049 feet between the two airports. Tacheng Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Tacheng (TCG) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 246° (west southwest). 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 Tacheng Airport (TCG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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