RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
19,016 km
11,816 miles
TKV
Tatakoto
French Polynesia
Distance
19,016 km
11,816 mi / 10,268 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
33°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

RUH TKV
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Tatakoto Airport
IATA Code RUH TKV
ICAO Code OERK NTGO
City Riyadh Tatakoto
Country Saudi Arabia French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 2,049 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -17.360000, -138.450000

Riyadh (RUH) to Tatakoto (TKV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Tatakoto Airport (TKV) in Tatakoto, French Polynesia is 19,016 kilometers (11,816 miles / 10,268 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:27 in Riyadh, it's 08:27 in Tatakoto. With a 13-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 2,037 feet between the two airports. Tatakoto Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Tatakoto (TKV) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 329° (north 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 Tatakoto Airport (TKV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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