# Distance from Akulivik (AKV) to Riyadh (RUH)

> 9,268 km · estimated flight time 12h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 9,268 km / 5,759 mi / 5,004 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 12h
- **Heading**: 49° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 336° (north northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Canada) → Saudi Arabia
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Asia
- **Time difference**: +7h (When it's 13:28 in Akulivik, it's 20:28 in Riyadh)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,974 ft (RUH is higher than AKV)

## Airports

### [Akulivik Airport (AKV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/akv-akulivik-akulivik-airport/1ef266de-b0b8-62d4-815e-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Akulivik, Canada
- ICAO: CYKO
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Coordinates: 60.820000, -78.150000
- Elevation: 75 ft

### [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- ICAO: OERK
- Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
- Coordinates: 24.960000, 46.700000
- Elevation: 2,049 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 13:28 in Akulivik, it's 20:28 in Riyadh.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Akulivik Airport (AKV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/akv-akulivik-akulivik-airport/1ef266de-b0b8-62d4-815e-06bb2780ed98)
- [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)
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