RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
4,968 km
3,087 miles
TQL
Tarko-Sale
Russia
Distance
4,968 km
3,087 mi / 2,682 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

RUH TQL
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Tarko-Sale Airport
IATA Code RUH TQL
ICAO Code OERK USDS
City Riyadh Tarko-Sale
Country Saudi Arabia Russia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Yekaterinburg
Elevation 2,049 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 64.930000, 77.820000

Riyadh (RUH) to Tarko-Sale (TQL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Tarko-Sale Airport (TQL) in Tarko-Sale, Russia is 4,968 kilometers (3,087 miles / 2,682 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:15 in Riyadh, it's 02:15 in Tarko-Sale.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,967 feet between the two airports. Tarko-Sale Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Tarko-Sale (TQL) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 222° (southwest). 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 Tarko-Sale Airport (TQL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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