# Distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Island Lake (YIV)

> 10,497 km · estimated flight time 13h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 10,497 km / 6,523 mi / 5,668 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 13h
- **Heading**: 338° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 35° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Saudi Arabia) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → North America
- **Time difference**: -8h (When it's 07:06 in Riyadh, it's 23:06 in Island Lake)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,279 ft (YIV is lower than RUH)

## Airports

### [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- ICAO: OERK
- Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
- Coordinates: 24.960000, 46.700000
- Elevation: 2,049 ft

### [Island Lake Airport (YIV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yiv-island-lake-island-lake-airport/1ef266de-b079-691c-96c6-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Island Lake, Canada
- ICAO: CYIV
- Timezone: America/Winnipeg
- Coordinates: 53.860000, -94.650000
- Elevation: 770 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 07:06 in Riyadh, it's 23:06 in Island Lake.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Island Lake Airport (YIV)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yiv-island-lake-island-lake-airport/1ef266de-b079-691c-96c6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)