RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
7,400 km
4,598 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
7,400 km
4,598 mi / 3,996 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
72°
east northeast

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RUH TPE
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code RUH TPE
ICAO Code OERK RCTP
City Riyadh Taipei
Country Saudi Arabia Taiwan
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Taipei
Elevation 2,049 ft 106 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 25.080000, 121.230000

Riyadh (RUH) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 7,400 kilometers (4,598 miles / 3,996 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:30 in Riyadh, it's 17:30 in Taipei. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,943 feet between the two airports. Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Taipei (TPE) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 288° (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 Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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