Distance From Gander International Airport / CFB Gander to King Khaled International Airport, YQX - RUH Distance

The distance from Gander International Airport / CFB Gander (YQX) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) is 5414 miles or 8713 kilometers or 4702 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Gander ( Canada ) to Riyadh ( Saudi Arabia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gander and Riyadh takes around 12 hours 26 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gander International Airport / CFB Gander, Gander, Canada to King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 12 hours 26 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • YQX - RUH

Kilometers		8713 km
Statute Miles		5414 miles
Nautical Miles		4702 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 26 minutes

Gander International Airport / CFB Gander to King Khaled International Airport Flight Route Map - YQX to RUH Flight Path

Location of Gander International Airport / CFB Gander & King Khaled International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Gander to Riyadh nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Gander, Canada and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YQX - RUH

Time difference between Gander (Canada) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 5 Hours 30 Minutes.
Riyadh time is 5 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Gander.

Location	Local Time
Gander (Canada)	2026-03-17, 20:41:38 NDT
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)	2026-03-18, 02:11:38 +03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Gander International Airport / CFB Gander (YQX / CYQX) Gander, Canada

Destination

King Khaled International Airport (RUH / OERK) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia