The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Tuxpan Airport (WIX) in Tuxpan Airport, Mexico is 14,099 kilometers (8,761 miles / 7,613 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 Mexico. 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 19:44 in Riyadh, it's 10:44 in Tuxpan Airport. 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 1,970 feet between the two airports. Tuxpan Airport sits higher than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Tuxpan Airport (WIX) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 34° (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 Tuxpan Airport (WIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.