RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
9,009 km
5,598 miles
YAU
Kattiniq
Canada
Distance
9,009 km
5,598 mi / 4,864 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

RUH YAU
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Donaldson Airport
IATA Code RUH YAU
ICAO Code OERK CTP9
City Riyadh Kattiniq
Country Saudi Arabia Canada
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Toronto
Elevation 2,049 ft 1,902 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 61.660000, -73.320000

Riyadh (RUH) to Kattiniq (YAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Donaldson Airport (YAU) in Kattiniq, Canada is 9,009 kilometers (5,598 miles / 4,864 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 20:51 in Riyadh, it's 12:51 in Kattiniq. With a 8-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 Kattiniq (YAU) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 53° (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 Donaldson Airport (YAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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