LTO
Loreto
Mexico
13,879 km
8,624 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
13,879 km
8,624 mi / 7,494 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Mazatlan
Heading
24°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

LTO RUH
Airport Name Loreto International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code LTO RUH
ICAO Code MMLT OERK
City Loreto Riyadh
Country Mexico Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Mazatlan Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 34 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 25.990000, -111.350000 24.960000, 46.700000

Loreto (LTO) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Loreto International Airport (LTO) in Loreto, Mexico to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 13,879 kilometers (8,624 miles / 7,494 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 Mexico 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 20:25 in Loreto, it's 06:25 in Riyadh. With a 10-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 2,015 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Loreto International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Loreto (LTO) follows a heading of 336° (north 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 Loreto International Airport (LTO) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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