Dalian (Ganjingzi) to Riyadh (DLC–RUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
CZ3002
CZ China Southern
789
7:30 PM
CST
12:40 AM+1
+03
10h 10m
62%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ3002
CZ China Southern
789
2:58 AM
+03 TT5
6:02 PM
CST
10h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 4 hubs
PKX Beijing 13h 43m CZ MFMUSV Beijing (PKX) to Riyadh flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 15h 5m 3UCZ CZSV Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Riyadh flights
SZX Shenzhen 20h 56m CACZSC SV Shenzhen (SZX) to Riyadh flights
HKG Hong Kong ~15h 15m CA SV Hong Kong (HKG) to Riyadh flights
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Dalian (Ganjingzi) to Riyadh
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4,372 mi 10h 10m nonstop -5h behind

DLC–RUH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 4,372 miles in approximately 10h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DLC–RUH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CZ China Southern Airlines 1 789 10h10 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – CZ
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DLC to RUH direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DLC to RUH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
487
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
-5h
Riyadh is 5 hours behind Dalian (Ganjingzi).
DLC: CST · RUH: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Dalian (Ganjingzi), it's 1:00 PM in Riyadh.
Distance & Flight Time
4,372 mi / 7,036 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 10m 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.

DLC–RUH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dalian (Ganjingzi) to Riyadh route.
Route details
Distance4,372 mi / 7,036 km
Flight time10h 10m
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DLC
IATA / ICAODLC / ZYTL
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr19.3M
Elevation107 ft / 33 m
Destination: RUH
IATA / ICAORUH / OERK
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr37.6M
Elevation2,049 ft / 625 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DLC to RUH flights.
Nonstop flights from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport to King Khalid International Airport take about 10h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 4,372 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DLC to RUH: China Southern Airlines.
This route has limited weekly 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 Beijing Daxing, Guangzhou Baiyun and Shenzhen Bao'an.
Riyadh is 5 hours behind Dalian (Ganjingzi).
Yes, return flights from RUH to DLC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 DLC to RUH

Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DLC to RUH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DLC to RUH is about 10 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,372 miles (7,036 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Beijing Daxing, Guangzhou Baiyun and Shenzhen Bao'an. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.