RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
9,289 km
5,772 miles
YPX
Puvirnituq
Canada
Distance
9,289 km
5,772 mi / 5,015 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
335°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

RUH YPX
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Puvirnituq Airport
IATA Code RUH YPX
ICAO Code OERK CYPX
City Riyadh Puvirnituq
Country Saudi Arabia Canada
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Toronto
Elevation 2,049 ft 74 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 60.050000, -77.290000

Riyadh (RUH) to Puvirnituq (YPX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Puvirnituq Airport (YPX) in Puvirnituq, Canada is 9,289 kilometers (5,772 miles / 5,015 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 12:00 in Riyadh, it's 05:00 in Puvirnituq. With a 7-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 1,975 feet between the two airports. Puvirnituq Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Puvirnituq (YPX) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 49° (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 Puvirnituq Airport (YPX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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