CVM
Ciudad Victoria
Mexico
13,461 km
8,364 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
13,461 km
8,364 mi / 7,268 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Monterrey
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CVM RUH
Airport Name General Pedro Jose Mendez International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code CVM RUH
ICAO Code MMCV OERK
City Ciudad Victoria Riyadh
Country Mexico Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Monterrey Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 761 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 23.700000, -98.960000 24.960000, 46.700000

Ciudad Victoria (CVM) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Pedro Jose Mendez International Airport (CVM) in Ciudad Victoria, Mexico to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 13,461 kilometers (8,364 miles / 7,268 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 07:12 in Ciudad Victoria, it's 16:12 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 1,288 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than General Pedro Jose Mendez International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Ciudad Victoria (CVM) follows a heading of 323° (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 Pedro Jose Mendez International Airport (CVM) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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