AUS
Austin
United States
12,195 km
7,577 miles
RAH
Rafha
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,195 km
7,577 mi / 6,585 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
35°
northeast

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AUS RAH
Airport Name Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Rafha Domestic Airport
IATA Code AUS RAH
ICAO Code KAUS OERF
City Austin Rafha
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 542 ft 1,474 ft
Coordinates 30.190000, -97.670000 29.630000, 43.490000

Austin (AUS) to Rafha (RAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in Austin, United States to Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) in Rafha, Saudi Arabia is 12,195 kilometers (7,577 miles / 6,585 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 United States 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 20:24 in Austin, it's 05:24 in Rafha. 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.

The return flight from Rafha (RAH) to Austin (AUS) 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 Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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