RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
10,578 km
6,573 miles
YAC
Cat Lake
Canada
Distance
10,578 km
6,573 mi / 5,712 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

RUH YAC
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Cat Lake Airport
IATA Code RUH YAC
ICAO Code OERK CYAC
City Riyadh Cat Lake
Country Saudi Arabia Canada
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Winnipeg
Elevation 2,049 ft 1,344 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 51.730000, -91.820000

Riyadh (RUH) to Cat Lake (YAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Cat Lake Airport (YAC) in Cat Lake, Canada is 10,578 kilometers (6,573 miles / 5,712 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 14:07 in Riyadh, it's 05:07 in Cat Lake. 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.

The return flight from Cat Lake (YAC) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 37° (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 Cat Lake Airport (YAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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