RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
1,282 km
796 miles
TAI
Ta'izz
Yemen
Distance
1,282 km
796 mi / 692 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
193°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

RUH TAI
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Ta'izz International Airport
IATA Code RUH TAI
ICAO Code OERK OYTZ
City Riyadh Ta'izz
Country Saudi Arabia Yemen
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Aden
Elevation 2,049 ft 4,838 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 13.690000, 44.140000

Riyadh (RUH) to Ta'izz (TAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Ta'izz International Airport (TAI) in Ta'izz, Yemen is 1,282 kilometers (796 miles / 692 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 193°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Saudi Arabia with Yemen. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:11 in Riyadh, it's 13:11 in Ta'izz.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,789 feet between the two airports. Ta'izz International Airport sits higher than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Ta'izz (TAI) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 12° (north 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 Ta'izz International Airport (TAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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