RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
11,125 km
6,913 miles
YYD
Smithers
Canada
Distance
11,125 km
6,913 mi / 6,007 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

RUH YYD
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Smithers Airport
IATA Code RUH YYD
ICAO Code OERK CYYD
City Riyadh Smithers
Country Saudi Arabia Canada
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Vancouver
Elevation 2,049 ft 1,712 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 54.820000, -127.180000

Riyadh (RUH) to Smithers (YYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Smithers Airport (YYD) in Smithers, Canada is 11,125 kilometers (6,913 miles / 6,007 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 08:29 in Riyadh, it's 21:29 in Smithers. 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 Smithers (YYD) 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 Smithers Airport (YYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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