RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
11,925 km
7,410 miles
TCM
Tacoma
United States
Distance
11,925 km
7,410 mi / 6,439 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

RUH TCM
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Mcchord Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport
IATA Code RUH TCM
ICAO Code OERK KTCM
City Riyadh Tacoma
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,049 ft 322 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 47.140000, -122.480000

Riyadh (RUH) to Tacoma (TCM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Mcchord Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (TCM) in Tacoma, United States is 11,925 kilometers (7,410 miles / 6,439 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:34 in Riyadh, it's 07:34 in Tacoma. With a 11-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 1,727 feet between the two airports. Mcchord Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Tacoma (TCM) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 10° (north). 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 Mcchord Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (TCM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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