RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
12,564 km
7,807 miles
TAW
Tacuarembo
Uruguay
Distance
12,564 km
7,807 mi / 6,784 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

RUH TAW
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Tacuarembo Airport
IATA Code RUH TAW
ICAO Code OERK SUTB
City Riyadh Tacuarembo
Country Saudi Arabia Uruguay
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Montevideo
Elevation 2,049 ft 440 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -31.750000, -55.930000

Riyadh (RUH) to Tacuarembo (TAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Tacuarembo Airport (TAW) in Tacuarembo, Uruguay is 12,564 kilometers (7,807 miles / 6,784 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 Uruguay. 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 13:11 in Riyadh, it's 07:11 in Tacuarembo. With a 6-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 1,609 feet between the two airports. Tacuarembo Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Tacuarembo (TAW) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 74° (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 Tacuarembo Airport (TAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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