RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
10,645 km
6,614 miles
YYE
Fort Nelson
Canada
Distance
10,645 km
6,614 mi / 5,748 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

RUH YYE
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Fort Nelson Airport
IATA Code RUH YYE
ICAO Code OERK CYYE
City Riyadh Fort Nelson
Country Saudi Arabia Canada
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Fort_Nelson
Elevation 2,049 ft 1,253 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 58.840000, -122.600000

Riyadh (RUH) to Fort Nelson (YYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) in Fort Nelson, Canada is 10,645 kilometers (6,614 miles / 5,748 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 07:04 in Riyadh, it's 21:04 in Fort Nelson. 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.

The return flight from Fort Nelson (YYE) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 10° (north). 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 Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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