RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
12,683 km
7,881 miles
TMW
Tamworth
Australia
Distance
12,683 km
7,881 mi / 6,848 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
115°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

RUH TMW
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Tamworth Airport
IATA Code RUH TMW
ICAO Code OERK YSTW
City Riyadh Tamworth
Country Saudi Arabia Australia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Australia/Sydney
Elevation 2,049 ft 1,334 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -31.080000, 150.850000

Riyadh (RUH) to Tamworth (TMW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Tamworth Airport (TMW) in Tamworth, Australia is 12,683 kilometers (7,881 miles / 6,848 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:18 in Riyadh, it's 01:18 in Tamworth. 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.

The return flight from Tamworth (TMW) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 286° (west 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 Tamworth Airport (TMW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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