Airport Comparison
| RUH | YQB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | King Khaled International Airport | Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport |
| IATA Code | RUH | YQB |
| ICAO Code | OERK | CYQB |
| City | Riyadh | Quebec City |
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Canada |
| Timezone | Asia/Riyadh | America/Toronto |
| Elevation | 2,049 ft | 244 ft |
| Coordinates | 24.960000, 46.700000 | 46.790000, -71.390000 |
Riyadh (RUH) to Quebec City (YQB) Flight Distance
The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) in Quebec City, Canada is 9,910 kilometers (6,158 miles / 5,351 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.
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 08:10 in Riyadh, it's 00:10 in Quebec City. 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 1,805 feet between the two airports. Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.
The return flight from Quebec City (YQB) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 53° (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 Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.