RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
13,294 km
8,260 miles
TEA
Tela
Honduras
Distance
13,294 km
8,260 mi / 7,178 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

RUH TEA
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Tela Airport
IATA Code RUH TEA
ICAO Code OERK MHTE
City Riyadh Tela
Country Saudi Arabia Honduras
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation 2,049 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 15.780000, -87.480000

Riyadh (RUH) to Tela (TEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Tela Airport (TEA) in Tela, Honduras is 13,294 kilometers (8,260 miles / 7,178 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:24 in Riyadh, it's 18:24 in Tela. 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. Tela Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Tela (TEA) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 48° (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 Tela Airport (TEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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