RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
11,060 km
6,873 miles
YZU
Whitecourt
Canada
Distance
11,060 km
6,873 mi / 5,972 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
350°
north

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RUH YZU
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Whitecourt Airport
IATA Code RUH YZU
ICAO Code OERK CYZU
City Riyadh Whitecourt
Country Saudi Arabia Canada
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Edmonton
Elevation 2,049 ft 2,567 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 54.140000, -115.790000

Riyadh (RUH) to Whitecourt (YZU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Whitecourt Airport (YZU) in Whitecourt, Canada is 11,060 kilometers (6,873 miles / 5,972 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 23:14 in Riyadh, it's 13:14 in Whitecourt. 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 Whitecourt (YZU) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 16° (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 Whitecourt Airport (YZU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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