RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
11,812 km
7,339 miles
TYM
Staniel Cay Airport
Bahamas
Distance
11,812 km
7,339 mi / 6,378 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
307°
northwest

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RUH TYM
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Staniel Cay Airport
IATA Code RUH TYM
ICAO Code OERK MYES
City Riyadh N/A
Country Saudi Arabia Bahamas
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Nassau
Elevation 2,049 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 24.170000, -76.440000

Riyadh (RUH) to Staniel Cay Airport (TYM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Staniel Cay Airport (TYM) in Staniel Cay Airport, Bahamas is 11,812 kilometers (7,339 miles / 6,378 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 Bahamas. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:54 in Riyadh, it's 07:54 in Staniel Cay Airport. With a 8-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 2,044 feet between the two airports. Staniel Cay Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Staniel Cay Airport (TYM) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 52° (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 Staniel Cay Airport (TYM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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