AGU
Aguascalientes
Mexico
13,841 km
8,600 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
13,841 km
8,600 mi / 7,474 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
34°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AGU RUH
Airport Name Jesus Teran International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code AGU RUH
ICAO Code MMAS OERK
City Aguascalientes Riyadh
Country Mexico Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 6,112 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 21.710000, -102.320000 24.960000, 46.700000

Aguascalientes (AGU) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jesus Teran International Airport (AGU) in Aguascalientes, Mexico to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 13,841 kilometers (8,600 miles / 7,474 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:36 in Aguascalientes, it's 07:36 in Riyadh. With a 9-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 4,063 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Jesus Teran International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Aguascalientes (AGU) follows a heading of 325° (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 Jesus Teran International Airport (AGU) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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