RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
10,573 km
6,570 miles
YXZ
Wawa
Canada
Distance
10,573 km
6,570 mi / 5,709 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
330°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

RUH YXZ
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Wawa Airport
IATA Code RUH YXZ
ICAO Code OERK CYXZ
City Riyadh Wawa
Country Saudi Arabia Canada
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Toronto
Elevation 2,049 ft 942 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 47.970000, -84.790000

Riyadh (RUH) to Wawa (YXZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Wawa Airport (YXZ) in Wawa, Canada is 10,573 kilometers (6,570 miles / 5,709 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 03:02 in Riyadh, it's 20:02 in Wawa. With a 7-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 1,107 feet between the two airports. Wawa Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Wawa (YXZ) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 43° (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 Wawa Airport (YXZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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