# Distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Tacheng (TCG)

> 4,034 km · estimated flight time 6h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,034 km / 2,507 mi / 2,178 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 6h
- **Heading**: 44° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 246° (west southwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Saudi Arabia) → China
- **Time difference**: +5h (When it's 08:33 in Riyadh, it's 13:33 in Tacheng)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,049 ft (TCG 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

### [Tacheng Airport (TCG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tcg-tacheng-tacheng-airport/1ef266e0-2113-6d20-863f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Tacheng, China
- ICAO: ZWTC
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 46.670000, 83.340000
- Elevation: 0 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 08:33 in Riyadh, it's 13:33 in Tacheng.
The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Tacheng Airport (TCG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tcg-tacheng-tacheng-airport/1ef266e0-2113-6d20-863f-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)