Airport Comparison
| RUH | YDC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | King Khaled International Airport | Drayton Valley Industrial Airport |
| IATA Code | RUH | YDC |
| ICAO Code | OERK | CER3 |
| City | Riyadh | Drayton Valley |
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Canada |
| Timezone | Asia/Riyadh | America/Edmonton |
| Elevation | 2,049 ft | 2,776 ft |
| Coordinates | 24.960000, 46.700000 | 53.270000, -114.960000 |
Riyadh (RUH) to Drayton Valley (YDC) Flight Distance
The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Drayton Valley Industrial Airport (YDC) in Drayton Valley, Canada is 11,138 kilometers (6,921 miles / 6,014 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 349°.
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 03:51 in Riyadh, it's 17:51 in Drayton Valley. 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 Drayton Valley (YDC) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 17° (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 Drayton Valley Industrial Airport (YDC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.