RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
19,304 km
11,995 miles
ZTA
Tureia Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
19,304 km
11,995 mi / 10,423 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
50°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

RUH ZTA
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Tureia Airport
IATA Code RUH ZTA
ICAO Code OERK NTGY
City Riyadh N/A
Country Saudi Arabia French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 2,049 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 -20.790000, -138.570000

Riyadh (RUH) to Tureia Airport (ZTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Tureia Airport (ZTA) in Tureia Airport, French Polynesia is 19,304 kilometers (11,995 miles / 10,423 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 11:36 in Riyadh, it's 22:36 in Tureia Airport. 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. Tureia Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Tureia Airport (ZTA) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 312° (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 Tureia Airport (ZTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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