The flight distance from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in Austin, United States to Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (RUI) in Ruidoso, United States is 826 kilometers (514 miles / 446 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 05:35 in Austin, it's 04:35 in Ruidoso.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,272 feet between the two airports. Sierra Blanca Regional Airport sits higher than Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ruidoso (RUI) to Austin (AUS) follows a heading of 114° (east southeast). 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 Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (RUI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.