# Distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Cartwright (YRF)

> 8,644 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,644 km / 5,371 mi / 4,667 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 324° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 64° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Saudi Arabia) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → North America
- **Time difference**: -6h (When it's 02:46 in Riyadh, it's 20:46 in Cartwright)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,009 ft (YRF 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

### [Cartwright Airport (YRF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yrf-cartwright-cartwright-airport/1ef266de-aee0-625e-8992-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Cartwright, Canada
- ICAO: CYCA
- Timezone: America/Halifax
- Coordinates: 53.680000, -57.040000
- Elevation: 40 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 02:46 in Riyadh, it's 20:46 in Cartwright.
With a 6-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)
- [Cartwright Airport (YRF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yrf-cartwright-cartwright-airport/1ef266de-aee0-625e-8992-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)