RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
13,856 km
8,610 miles
TBF
Tabiteuea North Airport
Kiribati
Distance
13,856 km
8,610 mi / 7,482 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
73°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

RUH TBF
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Tabiteuea North Airport
IATA Code RUH TBF
ICAO Code OERK NGTE
City Riyadh N/A
Country Saudi Arabia Kiribati
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 2,049 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -1.220000, 174.780000

Riyadh (RUH) to Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) in Tabiteuea North Airport, Kiribati is 13,856 kilometers (8,610 miles / 7,482 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 Kiribati. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:14 in Riyadh, it's 02:14 in Tabiteuea North Airport. With a 9-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 2,042 feet between the two airports. Tabiteuea North Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 300° (west northwest). 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 Tabiteuea North Airport (TBF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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