RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
10,270 km
6,382 miles
YGX
Gillam
Canada
Distance
10,270 km
6,382 mi / 5,546 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

RUH YGX
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Gillam Airport
IATA Code RUH YGX
ICAO Code OERK CYGX
City Riyadh Gillam
Country Saudi Arabia Canada
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Winnipeg
Elevation 2,049 ft 476 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 56.360000, -94.710000

Riyadh (RUH) to Gillam (YGX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Gillam Airport (YGX) in Gillam, Canada is 10,270 kilometers (6,382 miles / 5,546 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 22:49 in Riyadh, it's 13:49 in Gillam. 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 1,573 feet between the two airports. Gillam Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Gillam (YGX) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 34° (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 Gillam Airport (YGX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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