RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
9,070 km
5,636 miles
YZG
Salluit
Canada
Distance
9,070 km
5,636 mi / 4,897 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
337°
north northwest

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RUH YZG
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Salluit Airport
IATA Code RUH YZG
ICAO Code OERK CYZG
City Riyadh Salluit
Country Saudi Arabia Canada
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Toronto
Elevation 2,049 ft 743 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 62.180000, -75.670000

Riyadh (RUH) to Salluit (YZG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Salluit Airport (YZG) in Salluit, Canada is 9,070 kilometers (5,636 miles / 4,897 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 05:30 in Riyadh, it's 21:30 in Salluit. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,306 feet between the two airports. Salluit Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Salluit (YZG) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 51° (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 Salluit Airport (YZG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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