RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
11,138 km
6,921 miles
YDC
Drayton Valley
Canada
Distance
11,138 km
6,921 mi / 6,014 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
349°
north

Airport Comparison

RUH YDC
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Drayton Valley Industrial Airport
IATA Code RUH YDC
ICAO Code OERK CER3
City Riyadh Drayton Valley
Country Saudi Arabia Canada
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Edmonton
Elevation 2,049 ft 2,776 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 53.270000, -114.960000

Riyadh (RUH) to Drayton Valley (YDC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Drayton Valley Industrial Airport (YDC) in Drayton Valley, Canada is 11,138 kilometers (6,921 miles / 6,014 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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 03:51 in Riyadh, it's 17:51 in Drayton Valley. 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.

The return flight from Drayton Valley (YDC) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 17° (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 Drayton Valley Industrial Airport (YDC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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