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VBA to RUI: distance & flight time

Ann (Ann Airport) → Ruidoso (Sierra Blanca Regional Airport)

8,539 mi
13,743 km · 7,420 nm
17h 13m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12.5h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details

8,539 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 13m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12.5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.

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The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is VBA from RUI?

The flight distance from Ann (VBA) to Ruidoso (RUI) is 8,539 miles (13,743 km, 7,420 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from VBA to RUI?

A nonstop flight takes about 17h 13m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.

What is the time difference between Ann and Ruidoso?

Ruidoso is 12.5 hours behind Ann.

What is the cheapest way to fly from VBA to RUI?

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