RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
6,292 km
3,910 miles
TYN
Taiyuan
China
Distance
6,292 km
3,910 mi / 3,397 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

RUH TYN
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Taiyuan Wusu Airport
IATA Code RUH TYN
ICAO Code OERK ZBYN
City Riyadh Taiyuan
Country Saudi Arabia China
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,049 ft 2,575 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 37.750000, 112.630000

Riyadh (RUH) to Taiyuan (TYN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Taiyuan Wusu Airport (TYN) in Taiyuan, China is 6,292 kilometers (3,910 miles / 3,397 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:07 in Riyadh, it's 01:07 in Taiyuan. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Taiyuan (TYN) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 277° (west). 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 Taiyuan Wusu Airport (TYN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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