RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
6,201 km
3,853 miles
TFN
Tenerife Island
Spain
Distance
6,201 km
3,853 mi / 3,348 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
289°
west northwest

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RUH TFN
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Tenerife Norte Airport
IATA Code RUH TFN
ICAO Code OERK GCXO
City Riyadh Tenerife Island
Country Saudi Arabia Spain
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 2,049 ft 2,076 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 28.480000, -16.340000

Riyadh (RUH) to Tenerife Island (TFN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Tenerife Norte Airport (TFN) in Tenerife Island, Spain is 6,201 kilometers (3,853 miles / 3,348 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:51 in Riyadh, it's 17:51 in Tenerife Island. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tenerife Island (TFN) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 78° (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 Tenerife Norte Airport (TFN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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