Airport Comparison
| RUH | YCR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | King Khaled International Airport | Cross Lake (Charlie Sinclair Memorial) Airport |
| IATA Code | RUH | YCR |
| ICAO Code | OERK | CYCR |
| City | Riyadh | Cross Lake |
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Canada |
| Timezone | Asia/Riyadh | America/Winnipeg |
| Elevation | 2,049 ft | 709 ft |
| Coordinates | 24.960000, 46.700000 | 54.610000, -97.760000 |
Riyadh (RUH) to Cross Lake (YCR) Flight Distance
The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Cross Lake (Charlie Sinclair Memorial) Airport (YCR) in Cross Lake, Canada is 10,538 kilometers (6,548 miles / 5,690 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.
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 22:17 in Riyadh, it's 13:17 in Cross 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.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,340 feet between the two airports. Cross Lake (Charlie Sinclair Memorial) Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.
The return flight from Cross Lake (YCR) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 32° (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 International Airport (RUH) and Cross Lake (Charlie Sinclair Memorial) Airport (YCR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.