The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Island Lake Airport (YIV) in Island Lake, Canada is 10,497 kilometers (6,523 miles / 5,668 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 07:06 in Riyadh, it's 23:06 in Island 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,279 feet between the two airports. Island Lake Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Island Lake (YIV) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 35° (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 Island Lake Airport (YIV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.