Distance From King Khaled International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, RUH - YOW Distance

The distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is 6382 miles or 10270 kilometers or 5542 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 Riyadh ( Saudi Arabia ) to Ottawa ( Canada )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Riyadh and Ottawa takes around 14 hours 40 minutes.

Estimated flight time from King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa, Canada is 14 hours 40 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 • RUH - YOW

Kilometers		10270 km
Statute Miles		6382 miles
Nautical Miles		5542 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 40 minutes

King Khaled International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport Flight Route Map - RUH to YOW Flight Path

Location of King Khaled International Airport & Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Ottawa, Canada.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RUH - YOW

Time difference between Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and Ottawa (Canada) is 8 Hours.
Ottawa time is 8 Hours behind Riyadh.

Location	Local Time
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)	2025-01-15, 20:43:57 +03
Ottawa (Canada)	2025-01-15, 12:43:57 EST

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

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

Destination

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW / CYOW) Ottawa, Canada