AHB
Abha
Saudi Arabia
13,157 km
8,176 miles
AUS
Austin
United States
Distance
13,157 km
8,176 mi / 7,104 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
321°
northwest

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AHB AUS
Airport Name Abha Regional Airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
IATA Code AHB AUS
ICAO Code OEAB KAUS
City Abha Austin
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Chicago
Elevation 6,858 ft 542 ft
Coordinates 18.240000, 42.660000 30.190000, -97.670000

Abha (AHB) to Austin (AUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abha Regional Airport (AHB) in Abha, Saudi Arabia to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in Austin, United States is 13,157 kilometers (8,176 miles / 7,104 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 United States. 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 00:29 in Abha, it's 15:29 in Austin. 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 6,317 feet between the two airports. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport sits lower than Abha Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Austin (AUS) to Abha (AHB) follows a heading of 44° (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 Abha Regional Airport (AHB) and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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