RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
8,998 km
5,591 miles
YPJ
Aupaluk
Canada
Distance
8,998 km
5,591 mi / 4,859 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

RUH YPJ
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Aupaluk Airport
IATA Code RUH YPJ
ICAO Code OERK CYLA
City Riyadh Aupaluk
Country Saudi Arabia Canada
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Toronto
Elevation 2,049 ft 119 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 59.300000, -69.600000

Riyadh (RUH) to Aupaluk (YPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Aupaluk Airport (YPJ) in Aupaluk, Canada is 8,998 kilometers (5,591 miles / 4,859 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 15:50 in Riyadh, it's 07:50 in Aupaluk. 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 1,930 feet between the two airports. Aupaluk Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Aupaluk (YPJ) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 55° (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 Aupaluk Airport (YPJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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