KMX
King Khaled Air Base
Saudi Arabia
11,973 km
7,439 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
11,973 km
7,439 mi / 6,465 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KMX YYC
Airport Name King Khaled Air Base Calgary International Airport
IATA Code KMX YYC
ICAO Code OEKM CYYC
City N/A Calgary
Country Saudi Arabia Canada
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Edmonton
Elevation 6,778 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates 18.300000, 42.800000 51.110000, -114.020000

King Khaled Air Base (KMX) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled Air Base (KMX) in King Khaled Air Base, Saudi Arabia to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 11,973 kilometers (7,439 miles / 6,465 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 Canada. 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 15:03 in King Khaled Air Base, it's 05:03 in Calgary. With a 10-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 3,221 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits lower than King Khaled Air Base. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to King Khaled Air Base (KMX) follows a heading of 23° (north 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 Air Base (KMX) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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