The flight distance from Lazaro Cardenas Airport (LZC) in Lazaro Cardenas, Mexico to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 14,172 kilometers (8,806 miles / 7,652 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 06:57 in Lazaro Cardenas, it's 15:57 in Riyadh. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,010 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Lazaro Cardenas Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Lazaro Cardenas (LZC) follows a heading of 322° (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 Lazaro Cardenas Airport (LZC) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.