AKH
Prince Sultan Air Base
Saudi Arabia
12,935 km
8,037 miles
AUS
Austin
United States
Distance
12,935 km
8,037 mi / 6,984 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
327°
north northwest

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AKH AUS
Airport Name Prince Sultan Air Base Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
IATA Code AKH AUS
ICAO Code OEPS KAUS
City N/A Austin
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Chicago
Elevation 1,651 ft 542 ft
Coordinates 24.060000, 47.580000 30.190000, -97.670000

Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) to Austin (AUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) in Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in Austin, United States is 12,935 kilometers (8,037 miles / 6,984 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 05:52 in Prince Sultan Air Base, it's 21:52 in Austin. With a 8-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 1,110 feet between the two airports. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport sits lower than Prince Sultan Air Base.

The return flight from Austin (AUS) to Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) follows a heading of 36° (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 Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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