RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
11,575 km
7,192 miles
YMB
Merritt
Canada
Distance
11,575 km
7,192 mi / 6,250 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

RUH YMB
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Merritt Airport
IATA Code RUH YMB
ICAO Code OERK CAD5
City Riyadh Merritt
Country Saudi Arabia Canada
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Vancouver
Elevation 2,049 ft 2,080 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 50.120000, -120.750000

Riyadh (RUH) to Merritt (YMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Merritt Airport (YMB) in Merritt, Canada is 11,575 kilometers (7,192 miles / 6,250 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 04:13 in Riyadh, it's 17:13 in Merritt. With a 11-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 Merritt (YMB) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 12° (north 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 Merritt Airport (YMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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