RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
5,814 km
3,613 miles
THI
Tichitt
Mauritania
Distance
5,814 km
3,613 mi / 3,139 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

RUH THI
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Tichitt Airport
IATA Code RUH THI
ICAO Code OERK GQNC
City Riyadh Tichitt
Country Saudi Arabia Mauritania
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 2,049 ft 561 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 18.450000, -9.520000

Riyadh (RUH) to Tichitt (THI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Tichitt Airport (THI) in Tichitt, Mauritania is 5,814 kilometers (3,613 miles / 3,139 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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.

This is an international route connecting Saudi Arabia with Mauritania. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:05 in Riyadh, it's 09:05 in Tichitt. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,488 feet between the two airports. Tichitt Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Tichitt (THI) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 72° (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 Tichitt Airport (THI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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