RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
10,012 km
6,221 miles
YRA
Gameti
Canada
Distance
10,012 km
6,221 mi / 5,406 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
353°
north

Airport Comparison

RUH YRA
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Rae Lakes Airport
IATA Code RUH YRA
ICAO Code OERK CYRA
City Riyadh Gameti
Country Saudi Arabia Canada
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Yellowknife
Elevation 2,049 ft 723 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 64.120000, -117.310000

Riyadh (RUH) to Gameti (YRA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Rae Lakes Airport (YRA) in Gameti, Canada is 10,012 kilometers (6,221 miles / 5,406 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 16:53 in Riyadh, it's 06:53 in Gameti. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,326 feet between the two airports. Rae Lakes Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Gameti (YRA) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 14° (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 Rae Lakes Airport (YRA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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