AUS
Austin
United States
13,161 km
8,178 miles
KMX
King Khaled Air Base
Saudi Arabia
Distance
13,161 km
8,178 mi / 7,107 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
43°
northeast

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AUS KMX
Airport Name Austin-Bergstrom International Airport King Khaled Air Base
IATA Code AUS KMX
ICAO Code KAUS OEKM
City Austin N/A
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 542 ft 6,778 ft
Coordinates 30.190000, -97.670000 18.300000, 42.800000

Austin (AUS) to King Khaled Air Base (KMX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in Austin, United States to King Khaled Air Base (KMX) in King Khaled Air Base, Saudi Arabia is 13,161 kilometers (8,178 miles / 7,107 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 United States 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 13:42 in Austin, it's 22:42 in King Khaled Air Base. 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 6,237 feet between the two airports. King Khaled Air Base sits higher than Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from King Khaled Air Base (KMX) to Austin (AUS) follows a heading of 321° (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 Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and King Khaled Air Base (KMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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