RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
3,442 km
2,139 miles
TGT
Tanga
Tanzania
Distance
3,442 km
2,139 mi / 1,858 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
195°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

RUH TGT
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Tanga Airport
IATA Code RUH TGT
ICAO Code OERK HTTG
City Riyadh Tanga
Country Saudi Arabia Tanzania
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 2,049 ft 129 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -5.090000, 39.070000

Riyadh (RUH) to Tanga (TGT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Tanga Airport (TGT) in Tanga, Tanzania is 3,442 kilometers (2,139 miles / 1,858 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 195°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Saudi Arabia with Tanzania. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:16 in Riyadh, it's 23:16 in Tanga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,920 feet between the two airports. Tanga Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Tanga (TGT) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 14° (north 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 Tanga Airport (TGT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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