RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
4,641 km
2,884 miles
TAF
Tafaraoui Airport
Algeria
Distance
4,641 km
2,884 mi / 2,506 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
296°
west northwest

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RUH TAF
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Tafaraoui Airport
IATA Code RUH TAF
ICAO Code OERK DAOL
City Riyadh N/A
Country Saudi Arabia Algeria
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Algiers
Elevation 2,049 ft 367 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 35.540000, -0.530000

Riyadh (RUH) to Tafaraoui Airport (TAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Tafaraoui Airport (TAF) in Tafaraoui Airport, Algeria is 4,641 kilometers (2,884 miles / 2,506 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 Algeria. 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 08:56 in Riyadh, it's 06:56 in Tafaraoui Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,682 feet between the two airports. Tafaraoui Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Tafaraoui Airport (TAF) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 91° (east). 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 Tafaraoui Airport (TAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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