RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
10,406 km
6,466 miles
YKE
Knee Lake
Canada
Distance
10,406 km
6,466 mi / 5,619 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
339°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

RUH YKE
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Knee Lake Airport
IATA Code RUH YKE
ICAO Code OERK CJT3
City Riyadh Knee Lake
Country Saudi Arabia Canada
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Winnipeg
Elevation 2,049 ft 625 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 54.920000, -94.800000

Riyadh (RUH) to Knee Lake (YKE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Knee Lake Airport (YKE) in Knee Lake, Canada is 10,406 kilometers (6,466 miles / 5,619 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 18:50 in Riyadh, it's 10:50 in Knee Lake. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,424 feet between the two airports. Knee Lake Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Knee Lake (YKE) 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 Knee Lake Airport (YKE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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