Airport Comparison
| LAS | RUI | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Harry Reid International Airport | Sierra Blanca Regional Airport |
| IATA Code | LAS | RUI |
| ICAO Code | KLAS | KSRR |
| City | Las Vegas | Ruidoso |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles | America/Denver |
| Elevation | 2,181 ft | 6,814 ft |
| Coordinates | 36.080000, -115.150000 | 33.460000, -105.530000 |
Las Vegas (LAS) to Ruidoso (RUI) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States to Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (RUI) in Ruidoso, United States is 925 kilometers (575 miles / 500 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.
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 02:02 in Las Vegas, it's 03:02 in Ruidoso.
There is a significant elevation difference of 4,633 feet between the two airports. Sierra Blanca Regional Airport sits higher than Harry Reid International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Ruidoso (RUI) to Las Vegas (LAS) follows a heading of 291° (west 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 Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and Sierra Blanca Regional Airport (RUI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.