Guangzhou (Huadu) to Riyadh (CAN–RUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

CAN Airport Page →
4,155 mi airlines charter/private 10/wk
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CZ2553
CZ China Southern
77F
2:00 AM
CST
6:00 AM
+03
9h
46%
M T W T F S S
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SV979
SV Saudia
77F
5:10 AM
CST
9:30 AM
+03
9h 20m
19%
M T W T F S S
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CZ2555
CZ China Southern
77F
5:20 AM
CST
9:30 AM
+03
9h 10m
46%
M T W T F S S
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SV885
SV Saudia
789
3:56 PM
CST TT2
8:55 PM
+03
9h 59m
19%
M T W T F S S
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CZ2556
CZ China Southern
77F
1:10 PM
+03
2:20 AM+1
CST
8h 10m
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M T W T F S S
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CZ2552
CZ China Southern
77F
1:30 PM
+03
2:40 AM+1
CST
8h 10m
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M T W T F S S
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SV978
SV Saudia
77F
1:45 PM
+03 TT2
3:10 AM+1
CST
8h 25m
79%
M T W T F S S
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SV884+1
SV Saudia
789
11:45 PM
+03 TT2
1:30 PM+1
CST
8h 45m
79%
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DOH Doha 10h 55m AYBACZ → BAIBLA Doha (DOH) to Riyadh flights
BKK Bangkok 11h 20m 9CAQCZ → SVVN Bangkok (BKK) to Riyadh flights
DAC Dhaka 11h 24m BGBSCZ → AZBSSV Dhaka (DAC) to Riyadh flights
LHE Lahore 11h 33m CZ → 9PAZF3 Lahore (LHE) to Riyadh flights
DXB Dubai 12h 55m EK → EKF3FZ Dubai (DXB) to Riyadh flights
HKG Hong Kong 13h 5m CX → SV Hong Kong (HKG) to Riyadh flights
MNL Manila (Pasay) 13h 25m 5JCZ → 5JPRSV Manila (Pasay) (MNL) to Riyadh flights
JED Jeddah 13h 38m MUSV → AFAZET Jeddah (JED) to Riyadh flights
BAH Manama 13h 40m GF → AZGFSV Manama (BAH) to Riyadh flights
PKX Beijing 14h 5m 3UAQCZ → MFMUSV Beijing (PKX) to Riyadh flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Guangzhou (Huadu) to Riyadh
2 carriers, 10 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 4,155 mi 9h 15m nonstop -5h behind

CAN–RUH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Saudia and China Southern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 4,155 miles in approximately 9h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore CAN Routes RUH Routes CAN Live Flights RUH Live Flights
All flights from Riyadh (RUH) Riyadh to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CAN–RUH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SV Saudia 6 77F, 789 9h20-9h59 – SkyTeam –
CZ China Southern Airlines 4 77F 9h-9h10 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
77F Boeing 777F – CZ, SV
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – SV
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ + SV (10 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CAN to RUH direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CAN to RUH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
DOH ~10h 55m BKK ~11h 20m DAC ~11h 24m LHE ~11h 33m DXB ~12h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,855
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Riyadh from Guangzhou (Huadu)

Nearby airports with service to King Khalid International Airport.
Metric CAN→RUH SZX→RUH HKG→RUH
Distance from CAN – 61 mi 84 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 2
Weekly flights 10 6 8
Flight time 9h 15m 9h 20m 9h 15m
Shenzhen (SZX) to Riyadh flights · Hong Kong (HKG) to Riyadh flights
Airports within 200 miles of CAN with service to King Khalid International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-5h
Riyadh is 5 hours behind Guangzhou (Huadu).
CAN: CST · RUH: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Guangzhou (Huadu), it's 1:00 PM in Riyadh.
Distance & Flight Time
4,155 mi / 6,686 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 15m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders require a visa for Saudi Arabia. A tourist eVisa can be obtained online through the official Visit Saudi portal, valid for one year with multiple entries and stays of up to 90 days per visit. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay. Processing typically takes 3 to 5 business days, and a recent digital photo is required with the application.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to CAN

Metro Line 3 North Extension runs directly to T1 and T2 from Tianhe and the city centre (30–40 min from Guangzhou East station, ¥8–10). Road traffic in Guangzhou is consistently heavy; the metro avoids it.Airport shuttle buses depart from multiple city zones including the Civil Aviation ticket office in Liuhua (¥26, 40–60 min). Taxis cost ¥80–130 from the urban core and take 40–70 minutes depending on which ring road is moving. DiDi is cheaper and widely used.

Facts

CAN–RUH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guangzhou (Huadu) to Riyadh route.
Route details
Distance4,155 mi / 6,686 km
Flight time9h 15m
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights10 out / 9 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CAN
Full nameGuangzhou Baiyun International Airport
IATA / ICAOCAN / ZGGG
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.4M
Elevation50 ft / 15 m
Destination: RUH
Full nameKing Khalid International Airport
IATA / ICAORUH / OERK
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr37.6M
Elevation2,049 ft / 625 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAN to RUH flights.
Nonstop flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to King Khalid International Airport take about 9h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 4,155 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from CAN to RUH: Saudia and China Southern Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hamad, Suvarnabhumi and Hazrat Shahjalal.
Riyadh is 5 hours behind Guangzhou (Huadu).
Yes, return flights from RUH to CAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SZX and HKG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CAN to RUH

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) are connected by nonstop service from Saudia and China Southern Airlines. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CAN to RUH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAN to RUH is about 9 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,155 miles (6,686 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 19 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hamad, Suvarnabhumi and Hazrat Shahjalal. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shenzhen (SZX) and Hong Kong (HKG).