Distance From Almirante Padilla Airport to Tenerife Sur Airport, RCH - TFS Distance

The distance from Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) to Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS) is 3803 miles or 6120 kilometers or 3302 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Riohacha ( Colombia ) to Tenerife ( Spain )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Riohacha and Tenerife takes around 8 hours 44 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Almirante Padilla Airport, Riohacha, Colombia to Tenerife Sur Airport, Tenerife, Spain is 8 hours 44 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • RCH - TFS

Kilometers		6120 km
Statute Miles		3803 miles
Nautical Miles		3302 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 44 minutes

Almirante Padilla Airport to Tenerife Sur Airport Flight Route Map - RCH to TFS Flight Path

Location of Almirante Padilla Airport & Tenerife Sur Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Riohacha to Tenerife nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Riohacha, Colombia and Tenerife, Spain. .

Nonstop flight route between Riohacha, Colombia and Tenerife, Spain.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RCH - TFS

Time difference between Riohacha (Colombia) and Tenerife (Spain) is 5 Hours.
Tenerife time is 5 Hours ahead of Riohacha.

Location	Local Time
Riohacha (Colombia)	2026-03-15, 12:40:21 -05
Tenerife (Spain)	2026-03-15, 17:40:21 WET

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH / SKRH) Riohacha, Colombia

Destination

Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS / GCTS) Tenerife, Spain