RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
5,498 km
3,417 miles
TKT
Tak Airport
Thailand
Distance
5,498 km
3,417 mi / 2,969 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
89°
east

Airport Comparison

RUH TKT
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Tak Airport
IATA Code RUH TKT
ICAO Code OERK VTPT
City Riyadh N/A
Country Saudi Arabia Thailand
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 2,049 ft 478 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 16.900000, 99.250000

Riyadh (RUH) to Tak Airport (TKT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Tak Airport (TKT) in Tak Airport, Thailand is 5,498 kilometers (3,417 miles / 2,969 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 Thailand. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:35 in Riyadh, it's 11:35 in Tak Airport. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,571 feet between the two airports. Tak Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Tak Airport (TKT) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 289° (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 Tak Airport (TKT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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