The flight distance from Kelsey Airport (KES) in Kelsey, Canada to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 10,362 kilometers (6,438 miles / 5,595 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 Canada 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 20:58 in Kelsey, it's 05:58 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 1,449 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Kelsey Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Kelsey (KES) follows a heading of 340° (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 Kelsey Airport (KES) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.