# Distance from Ciudad Acuna (ACN) to Riyadh (RUH)

> 13,068 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 13,068 km / 8,120 mi / 7,056 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 33° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 328° (north northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Mexico) → Saudi Arabia
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Asia
- **Time difference**: +9h (When it's 15:51 in Ciudad Acuna, it's 00:51 in Riyadh)
- **Elevation difference**: 639 ft (RUH is higher than ACN)

## Airports

### [Ciudad Acuna New International Airport (ACN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/acn-ciudad-acuna-ciudad-acuna-new-international-airport/1ef266df-6126-6148-a80d-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Ciudad Acuna, Mexico
- ICAO: MMCC
- Timezone: America/Mexico_City
- Coordinates: 29.330000, -101.100000
- Elevation: 1,410 ft

### [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- ICAO: OERK
- Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
- Coordinates: 24.960000, 46.700000
- Elevation: 2,049 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 15:51 in Ciudad Acuna, it's 00:51 in Riyadh.
With a 9-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Ciudad Acuna New International Airport (ACN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/acn-ciudad-acuna-ciudad-acuna-new-international-airport/1ef266df-6126-6148-a80d-06bb2780ed98)
- [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)