Airport Comparison
| RUH | TUC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | King Khaled International Airport | Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport |
| IATA Code | RUH | TUC |
| ICAO Code | OERK | SANT |
| City | Riyadh | San Miguel de Tucuman |
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Argentina |
| Timezone | Asia/Riyadh | America/Argentina/Tucuman |
| Elevation | 2,049 ft | 1,493 ft |
| Coordinates | 24.960000, 46.700000 | -26.840000, -65.100000 |
Riyadh (RUH) to San Miguel de Tucuman (TUC) Flight Distance
The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport (TUC) in San Miguel de Tucuman, Argentina is 13,277 kilometers (8,250 miles / 7,169 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.
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 Argentina. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 10:54 in Riyadh, it's 04:54 in San Miguel de Tucuman. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
The return flight from San Miguel de Tucuman (TUC) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 75° (east northeast). 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 Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport (TUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.