RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
8,861 km
5,506 miles
XGR
Kangiqsualujjuaq
Canada
Distance
8,861 km
5,506 mi / 4,785 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
331°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

RUH XGR
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport
IATA Code RUH XGR
ICAO Code OERK CYLU
City Riyadh Kangiqsualujjuaq
Country Saudi Arabia Canada
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Iqaluit
Elevation 2,049 ft 215 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 58.710000, -65.990000

Riyadh (RUH) to Kangiqsualujjuaq (XGR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport (XGR) in Kangiqsualujjuaq, Canada is 8,861 kilometers (5,506 miles / 4,785 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 08:14 in Riyadh, it's 01:14 in Kangiqsualujjuaq. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,834 feet between the two airports. Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Kangiqsualujjuaq (XGR) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 58° (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 Kangiqsualujjuaq (Georges River) Airport (XGR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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