# Distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Resolute Bay (YRB)

> 8,597 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,597 km / 5,342 mi / 4,642 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 350° (north)
- **Return heading**: 35° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Saudi Arabia) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → North America
- **Time difference**: -8h (When it's 01:36 in Riyadh, it's 17:36 in Resolute Bay)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,834 ft (YRB is lower than RUH)

## Airports

### [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- ICAO: OERK
- Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
- Coordinates: 24.960000, 46.700000
- Elevation: 2,049 ft

### [Resolute Bay Airport (YRB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yrb-resolute-bay-resolute-bay-airport/1ef266de-b243-69aa-ae6a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Resolute Bay, Canada
- ICAO: CYRB
- Timezone: America/Winnipeg
- Coordinates: 74.720000, -94.970000
- Elevation: 215 ft

## Route notes

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

Time-zone information: When it's 01:36 in Riyadh, it's 17:36 in Resolute Bay.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Resolute Bay Airport (YRB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yrb-resolute-bay-resolute-bay-airport/1ef266de-b243-69aa-ae6a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)