RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
10,546 km
6,553 miles
YQH
Watson Lake
Canada
Distance
10,546 km
6,553 mi / 5,694 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
358°
north

Airport Comparison

RUH YQH
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Watson Lake Airport
IATA Code RUH YQH
ICAO Code OERK CYQH
City Riyadh Watson Lake
Country Saudi Arabia Canada
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Vancouver
Elevation 2,049 ft 2,255 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 60.120000, -128.820000

Riyadh (RUH) to Watson Lake (YQH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Watson Lake Airport (YQH) in Watson Lake, Canada is 10,546 kilometers (6,553 miles / 5,694 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 11:13 in Riyadh, it's 00:13 in Watson Lake. 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 Watson Lake (YQH) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 4° (north). 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 Watson Lake Airport (YQH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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