RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
9,253 km
5,749 miles
YWK
Wabush
Canada
Distance
9,253 km
5,749 mi / 4,996 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

RUH YWK
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Wabush Airport
IATA Code RUH YWK
ICAO Code OERK CYWK
City Riyadh Wabush
Country Saudi Arabia Canada
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Halifax
Elevation 2,049 ft 1,808 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 52.920000, -66.860000

Riyadh (RUH) to Wabush (YWK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Wabush Airport (YWK) in Wabush, Canada is 9,253 kilometers (5,749 miles / 4,996 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 03:39 in Riyadh, it's 20:39 in Wabush. With a 7-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 Wabush (YWK) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 57° (east 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 Wabush Airport (YWK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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