RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
10,786 km
6,702 miles
YHD
Dryden
Canada
Distance
10,786 km
6,702 mi / 5,824 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

RUH YHD
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Dryden Regional Airport
IATA Code RUH YHD
ICAO Code OERK CYHD
City Riyadh Dryden
Country Saudi Arabia Canada
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Winnipeg
Elevation 2,049 ft 1,354 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 49.830000, -92.740000

Riyadh (RUH) to Dryden (YHD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Dryden Regional Airport (YHD) in Dryden, Canada is 10,786 kilometers (6,702 miles / 5,824 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 06:40 in Riyadh, it's 21:40 in Dryden. With a 9-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 Dryden (YHD) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 36° (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 Dryden Regional Airport (YHD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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