RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
10,043 km
6,240 miles
TLJ
Takotna
United States
Distance
10,043 km
6,240 mi / 5,423 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

RUH TLJ
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Tatalina Lrrs Airport
IATA Code RUH TLJ
ICAO Code OERK PATL
City Riyadh Takotna
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Anchorage
Elevation 2,049 ft 933 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 62.890000, -155.980000

Riyadh (RUH) to Takotna (TLJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Tatalina Lrrs Airport (TLJ) in Takotna, United States is 10,043 kilometers (6,240 miles / 5,423 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:27 in Riyadh, it's 18:27 in Takotna. With a 12-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 1,116 feet between the two airports. Tatalina Lrrs Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Takotna (TLJ) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 340° (north 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 Tatalina Lrrs Airport (TLJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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