RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
5,756 km
3,577 miles
TMD
Timbedra
Mauritania
Distance
5,756 km
3,577 mi / 3,108 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
271°
west

Airport Comparison

RUH TMD
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Timbedra Airport
IATA Code RUH TMD
ICAO Code OERK GQNH
City Riyadh Timbedra
Country Saudi Arabia Mauritania
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 2,049 ft 692 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 16.230000, -8.170000

Riyadh (RUH) to Timbedra (TMD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Timbedra Airport (TMD) in Timbedra, Mauritania is 5,756 kilometers (3,577 miles / 3,108 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 23:43 in Riyadh, it's 20:43 in Timbedra. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,357 feet between the two airports. Timbedra Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Timbedra (TMD) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 71° (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 Timbedra Airport (TMD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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