RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
13,341 km
8,290 miles
UAX
Uaxactun
Guatemala
Distance
13,341 km
8,290 mi / 7,204 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
310°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

RUH UAX
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Uaxactun Airport
IATA Code RUH UAX
ICAO Code OERK MGUX
City Riyadh Uaxactun
Country Saudi Arabia Guatemala
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Guatemala
Elevation 2,049 ft 573 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 17.390000, -89.630000

Riyadh (RUH) to Uaxactun (UAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Uaxactun Airport (UAX) in Uaxactun, Guatemala is 13,341 kilometers (8,290 miles / 7,204 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 Saudi Arabia with Guatemala. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:11 in Riyadh, it's 14:11 in Uaxactun. 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 1,476 feet between the two airports. Uaxactun Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Uaxactun (UAX) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 46° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the King Khaled International Airport (RUH) and Uaxactun Airport (UAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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