RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
5,730 km
3,560 miles
THQ
Tianshui
China
Distance
5,730 km
3,560 mi / 3,094 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

RUH THQ
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Tianshui Maijishan Airport
IATA Code RUH THQ
ICAO Code OERK ZLTS
City Riyadh Tianshui
Country Saudi Arabia China
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,049 ft 3,590 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 34.560000, 105.860000

Riyadh (RUH) to Tianshui (THQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Tianshui Maijishan Airport (THQ) in Tianshui, China is 5,730 kilometers (3,560 miles / 3,094 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 15:10 in Riyadh, it's 20:10 in Tianshui. 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 1,541 feet between the two airports. Tianshui Maijishan Airport sits higher than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Tianshui (THQ) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 276° (west). 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 Tianshui Maijishan Airport (THQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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