RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
12,359 km
7,680 miles
TCW
Tocumwal Airport
Australia
Distance
12,359 km
7,680 mi / 6,673 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
121°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

RUH TCW
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Tocumwal Airport
IATA Code RUH TCW
ICAO Code OERK YTOC
City Riyadh N/A
Country Saudi Arabia Australia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Australia/Sydney
Elevation 2,049 ft 372 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -35.810000, 145.610000

Riyadh (RUH) to Tocumwal Airport (TCW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Tocumwal Airport (TCW) in Tocumwal Airport, Australia is 12,359 kilometers (7,680 miles / 6,673 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 15:39 in Riyadh, it's 23:39 in Tocumwal Airport. 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 1,677 feet between the two airports. Tocumwal Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Tocumwal Airport (TCW) 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 Tocumwal Airport (TCW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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