RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
11,810 km
7,338 miles
TMA
Tifton
United States
Distance
11,810 km
7,338 mi / 6,377 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

RUH TMA
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Henry Tift Myers Airport
IATA Code RUH TMA
ICAO Code OERK KTMA
City Riyadh Tifton
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/New_York
Elevation 2,049 ft 355 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 31.430000, -83.490000

Riyadh (RUH) to Tifton (TMA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Henry Tift Myers Airport (TMA) in Tifton, United States is 11,810 kilometers (7,338 miles / 6,377 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 18:46 in Riyadh, it's 10:46 in Tifton. With a 8-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 1,694 feet between the two airports. Henry Tift Myers Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Tifton (TMA) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 46° (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 Henry Tift Myers Airport (TMA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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