RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
9,923 km
6,166 miles
ZEM
Eastmain River
Canada
Distance
9,923 km
6,166 mi / 5,358 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
330°
north northwest

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RUH ZEM
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Eastmain River Airport
IATA Code RUH ZEM
ICAO Code OERK CZEM
City Riyadh Eastmain River
Country Saudi Arabia Canada
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Toronto
Elevation 2,049 ft 24 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 52.230000, -78.520000

Riyadh (RUH) to Eastmain River (ZEM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Eastmain River Airport (ZEM) in Eastmain River, Canada is 9,923 kilometers (6,166 miles / 5,358 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 10:48 in Riyadh, it's 02:48 in Eastmain River. 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 2,025 feet between the two airports. Eastmain River Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Eastmain River (ZEM) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 48° (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 Eastmain River Airport (ZEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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