PDS
Piedras Negras International Airport
Mexico
13,103 km
8,142 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
13,103 km
8,142 mi / 7,075 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
34°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PDS RUH
Airport Name Piedras Negras International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code PDS RUH
ICAO Code MMPG OERK
City N/A Riyadh
Country Mexico Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 901 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 28.630000, -100.530000 24.960000, 46.700000

Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS) in Piedras Negras International Airport, Mexico to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 13,103 kilometers (8,142 miles / 7,075 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 07:43 in Piedras Negras International Airport, it's 16:43 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 1,148 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Piedras Negras International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS) follows a heading of 328° (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 Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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