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Flights from Riyadh to Mexico City
There are no direct flights from Riyadh to Mexico City. The easiest way is one stop via London or Istanbul, about 19h 49m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 19h 48m
Riyadh to Mexico City at a glance
Fastest journey19h 48mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via London or Istanbul
Best ways to fly from Riyadh to Mexico City
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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RUH London (LHR) MEX
Leg 1: British Airways, Riyadh Air, Saudia · Leg 2: Aeroméxico, British Airways
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 13,868 km8,612 miles
- Journey time
- 19h 48mestimate
- Time difference
- -9hMexico City vs Riyadh
- Currency in Mexico City
- MXN
- Airports
- RUH → MEX, NLU, TLC
Flights from Riyadh to Mexico City: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Riyadh to Mexico City?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in London, Istanbul and Munich. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Riyadh to Mexico City?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 19h 48m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,868 km.
Where do you change planes between Riyadh and Mexico City?
The best connecting points are London (LHR), Istanbul (IST), Munich (MUC) and Amsterdam (AMS). British Airways flies both legs via London, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Riyadh and Mexico City?
Riyadh: King Khalid International Airport (RUH). Mexico City: Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX), Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) and Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC).
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Mexico City?
Mexico City is 9 hours behind Riyadh.



