RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
6,170 km
3,834 miles
TPG
Taiping
Malaysia
Distance
6,170 km
3,834 mi / 3,332 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
102°
east southeast

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RUH TPG
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Taiping (Tekah) Airport
IATA Code RUH TPG
ICAO Code OERK WMBI
City Riyadh Taiping
Country Saudi Arabia Malaysia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 2,049 ft 40 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 4.870000, 100.720000

Riyadh (RUH) to Taiping (TPG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Taiping (Tekah) Airport (TPG) in Taiping, Malaysia is 6,170 kilometers (3,834 miles / 3,332 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:59 in Riyadh, it's 17:59 in Taiping. 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 2,009 feet between the two airports. Taiping (Tekah) Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Taiping (TPG) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 297° (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 Taiping (Tekah) Airport (TPG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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