RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
10,577 km
6,572 miles
YYW
Armstrong
Canada
Distance
10,577 km
6,572 mi / 5,711 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

RUH YYW
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Armstrong Airport
IATA Code RUH YYW
ICAO Code OERK CYYW
City Riyadh Armstrong
Country Saudi Arabia Canada
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Toronto
Elevation 2,049 ft 1,058 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 50.290000, -88.910000

Riyadh (RUH) to Armstrong (YYW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Armstrong Airport (YYW) in Armstrong, Canada is 10,577 kilometers (6,572 miles / 5,711 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 12:31 in Riyadh, it's 04:31 in Armstrong. With a 8-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 Armstrong (YYW) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 40° (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 Armstrong Airport (YYW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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