RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
9,965 km
6,192 miles
YVQ
Norman Wells
Canada
Distance
9,965 km
6,192 mi / 5,381 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
357°
north

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Airport Comparison

RUH YVQ
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Norman Wells Airport
IATA Code RUH YVQ
ICAO Code OERK CYVQ
City Riyadh Norman Wells
Country Saudi Arabia Canada
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Edmonton
Elevation 2,049 ft 238 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 65.280000, -126.800000

Riyadh (RUH) to Norman Wells (YVQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Norman Wells Airport (YVQ) in Norman Wells, Canada is 9,965 kilometers (6,192 miles / 5,381 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 04:26 in Riyadh, it's 19:26 in Norman Wells. With a 9-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 1,811 feet between the two airports. Norman Wells Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Norman Wells (YVQ) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 6° (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 Norman Wells Airport (YVQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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