RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
10,586 km
6,578 miles
YEL
Elliot Lake
Canada
Distance
10,586 km
6,578 mi / 5,716 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

RUH YEL
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Elliot Lake Municipal Airport
IATA Code RUH YEL
ICAO Code OERK CYEL
City Riyadh Elliot Lake
Country Saudi Arabia Canada
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Toronto
Elevation 2,049 ft 1,087 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 46.350000, -82.560000

Riyadh (RUH) to Elliot Lake (YEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Elliot Lake Municipal Airport (YEL) in Elliot Lake, Canada is 10,586 kilometers (6,578 miles / 5,716 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 09:41 in Riyadh, it's 01:41 in Elliot Lake. With a 8-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 Elliot Lake (YEL) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 45° (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 Elliot Lake Municipal Airport (YEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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