Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Riyadh (CDG–RUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
SV144+2
SV Saudia
773
11:30 AM
CEST T1
6:45 PM
+03
6h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF684+3
AF Air France
359
11:20 PM
CEST T2E
7:15 AM+1
+03
6h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SV143+1
SV Saudia
773
2:00 AM
+03 T2
7:35 AM
CEST
6h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF6671cs
AF Air France
773
2:00 AM
+03 T2
7:35 AM
CEST
6h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF685+3
AF Air France
359
9:35 AM
+03 T5
2:35 PM
CEST
6h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Riyadh
1 carrier, 12 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 2,890 mi 6h 15m nonstop +1h ahead 41 1-stop hubs

CDG–RUH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Great Barrier Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,890 miles in approximately 6h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 41 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CDG–RUH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
GF Great Barrier Airlines 0
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – AF
773 Boeing 777-300 – SV
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: GF (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CDG to RUH direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
19
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CDG to RUH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,924
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Riyadh is 1 hour ahead of Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise).
CDG: CEST · RUH: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise), it's 7:00 PM in Riyadh.
Distance & Flight Time
2,890 mi / 4,650 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 15m to 6h 55m.
Visa & Entry

French passport holders can obtain a Saudi eVisa online for tourism, business, or Umrah. The eVisa is multiple-entry, valid for one year, and allows stays of up to 90 days per visit. The total cost is around $140, which includes the visa fee and mandatory health insurance. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

Getting to CDG

RER B train runs from central Paris (Châtelet–Les Halles, Gare du Nord) to CDG T2 in 30–35 minutes (€11.80, RATP fare). From T2, a free CDGVAL people mover covers T1 and T3. Train frequency is every 10–15 minutes; service runs from around 5am to midnight.

Taxis from Paris have a fixed fare: €55 to the Right Bank (most of central Paris), €65 to the Left Bank. Journey time is 30–60 minutes depending on traffic on the A1. Ride-hail (Uber, Bolt) is often cheaper. Buses (Le Bus Direct) run from major Left Bank and Right Bank stops (€17).

CDG–RUH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Riyadh route.
Route details
Distance2,890 mi / 4,650 km
Flight time6h 15m to 6h 55m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights12 out / 19 return
1-stop connections41 hubs
Origin: CDG
IATA / ICAOCDG / LFPG
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Passengers/yr70.3M
Elevation392 ft / 119 m
Destination: RUH
IATA / ICAORUH / OERK
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr37.6M
Elevation2,049 ft / 625 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CDG to RUH flights.
Nonstop flights from Charles de Gaulle International Airport to King Khalid International Airport take approximately 6h 15m to 6h 55m. The route covers 2,890 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Great Barrier Airlines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from CDG to RUH. The return direction has about 19 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DMM, LGG, AMS, GVA, CMN, LHR, DOH, MCT, SAW, TBS, CAI, ATH, NBO, IST, AMM, AUH, JED, BEY, BAH, SZX, BLR, DXB, FRA, ORD, FCO, ZRH, VIE, BKK, IAD, DEL, GYD, SSH, BOM, CMB, PEK, HKG, ADD, PVG, JFK, CAN and MNL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Riyadh is 1 hour ahead of Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise).
Yes, return flights from RUH to CDG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CDG to RUH

Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) are connected by nonstop service from Great Barrier Airlines. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CDG to RUH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CDG to RUH ranges from 6 hours 15 minutes to 6 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,890 miles (4,650 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 31 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

41 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via DMM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.