MLM
Morelia
Mexico
13,932 km
8,657 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
13,932 km
8,657 mi / 7,523 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MLM RUH
Airport Name General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code MLM RUH
ICAO Code MMMM OERK
City Morelia Riyadh
Country Mexico Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 6,033 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 19.850000, -101.030000 24.960000, 46.700000

Morelia (MLM) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport (MLM) in Morelia, Mexico to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 13,932 kilometers (8,657 miles / 7,523 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 16:51 in Morelia, it's 01:51 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 3,984 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Morelia (MLM) 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 General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport (MLM) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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