RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
8,695 km
5,403 miles
YAY
St. Anthony
Canada
Distance
8,695 km
5,403 mi / 4,695 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

RUH YAY
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport St. Anthony Airport
IATA Code RUH YAY
ICAO Code OERK CYAY
City Riyadh St. Anthony
Country Saudi Arabia Canada
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/St_Johns
Elevation 2,049 ft 108 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 51.390000, -56.080000

Riyadh (RUH) to St. Anthony (YAY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to St. Anthony Airport (YAY) in St. Anthony, Canada is 8,695 kilometers (5,403 miles / 4,695 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 19:52 in Riyadh, it's 13:22 in St. Anthony. With a 6.5-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 1,941 feet between the two airports. St. Anthony Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from St. Anthony (YAY) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 65° (east 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 St. Anthony Airport (YAY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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