RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
6,001 km
3,729 miles
TIY
Tidjikja
Mauritania
Distance
6,001 km
3,729 mi / 3,240 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

RUH TIY
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Tidjikja Airport
IATA Code RUH TIY
ICAO Code OERK GQND
City Riyadh Tidjikja
Country Saudi Arabia Mauritania
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 2,049 ft 1,363 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 18.570000, -11.420000

Riyadh (RUH) to Tidjikja (TIY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Tidjikja Airport (TIY) in Tidjikja, Mauritania is 6,001 kilometers (3,729 miles / 3,240 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 Mauritania. 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 18:49 in Riyadh, it's 15:49 in Tidjikja. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tidjikja (TIY) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 72° (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 Tidjikja Airport (TIY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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