RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
13,264 km
8,242 miles
TPN
Tiputini
Ecuador
Distance
13,264 km
8,242 mi / 7,162 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

RUH TPN
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Tiputini Airport
IATA Code RUH TPN
ICAO Code OERK SETI
City Riyadh Tiputini
Country Saudi Arabia Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Guayaquil
Elevation 2,049 ft 997 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -0.780000, -75.530000

Riyadh (RUH) to Tiputini (TPN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Tiputini Airport (TPN) in Tiputini, Ecuador is 13,264 kilometers (8,242 miles / 7,162 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:16 in Riyadh, it's 19:16 in Tiputini. 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 1,052 feet between the two airports. Tiputini Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Tiputini (TPN) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 62° (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 Tiputini Airport (TPN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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