# Distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Tikong-Taliabu Island (TAX)

> 8,864 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,864 km / 5,508 mi / 4,786 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 97° (east)
- **Return heading**: 296° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Saudi Arabia) → Indonesia
- **Time difference**: +6h (When it's 07:50 in Riyadh, it's 13:50 in Tikong-Taliabu Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,040 ft (TAX is lower than RUH)

## Airports

### [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- ICAO: OERK
- Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
- Coordinates: 24.960000, 46.700000
- Elevation: 2,049 ft

### [Taliabu Island Airport (TAX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tax-tikong-taliabu-island-taliabu-island-airport/1ef266df-fa6f-6098-aeb8-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Tikong-Taliabu Island, Indonesia
- ICAO: WAPT
- Timezone: Asia/Jayapura
- Coordinates: -1.640000, 124.560000
- Elevation: 9 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 07:50 in Riyadh, it's 13:50 in Tikong-Taliabu Island.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Taliabu Island Airport (TAX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tax-tikong-taliabu-island-taliabu-island-airport/1ef266df-fa6f-6098-aeb8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)