RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
9,992 km
6,209 miles
YKQ
Waskaganish
Canada
Distance
9,992 km
6,209 mi / 5,395 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

RUH YKQ
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Waskaganish Airport
IATA Code RUH YKQ
ICAO Code OERK CYKQ
City Riyadh Waskaganish
Country Saudi Arabia Canada
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Toronto
Elevation 2,049 ft 80 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 51.470000, -78.760000

Riyadh (RUH) to Waskaganish (YKQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Waskaganish Airport (YKQ) in Waskaganish, Canada is 9,992 kilometers (6,209 miles / 5,395 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 11:22 in Riyadh, it's 03:22 in Waskaganish. 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 1,969 feet between the two airports. Waskaganish Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Waskaganish (YKQ) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 48° (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 Waskaganish Airport (YKQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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