LAP
La Paz
Mexico
14,030 km
8,718 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
14,030 km
8,718 mi / 7,575 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Mazatlan
Heading
26°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

LAP RUH
Airport Name Manuel Marquez de Leon International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code LAP RUH
ICAO Code MMLP OERK
City La Paz Riyadh
Country Mexico Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Mazatlan Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 69 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 24.070000, -110.360000 24.960000, 46.700000

La Paz (LAP) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Manuel Marquez de Leon International Airport (LAP) in La Paz, Mexico to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 14,030 kilometers (8,718 miles / 7,575 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 11:01 in La Paz, it's 21:01 in Riyadh. With a 10-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 1,980 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Manuel Marquez de Leon International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to La Paz (LAP) follows a heading of 334° (north 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 Manuel Marquez de Leon International Airport (LAP) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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