RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
3,085 km
1,917 miles
TIA
Tirana
Albania
Distance
3,085 km
1,917 mi / 1,666 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

RUH TIA
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa
IATA Code RUH TIA
ICAO Code OERK LATI
City Riyadh Tirana
Country Saudi Arabia Albania
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Europe/Tirane
Elevation 2,049 ft 126 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 41.410000, 19.720000

Riyadh (RUH) to Tirana (TIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA) in Tirana, Albania is 3,085 kilometers (1,917 miles / 1,666 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:23 in Riyadh, it's 08:23 in Tirana.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,923 feet between the two airports. Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Tirana (TIA) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 118° (east southeast). 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 Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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