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

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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 3 hubs
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 15h 15m 3UCZ → CZSV Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Riyadh flights
PKX Beijing 16h 50m CZ → MFMUSV Beijing (PKX) to Riyadh flights
SZX Shenzhen 22h 1m CACZSC → SV Shenzhen (SZX) to Riyadh flights
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Dalian (Ganjingzi) to Riyadh
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 4,372 mi 10h 10m nonstop -5h behind

DLC–RUH had nonstop service from China Southern Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 4,372 miles in 10h 10m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop DLC–RUH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CZ China Southern Airlines 1 – – – SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DLC to RUH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
CAN ~15h 15m PKX ~16h 50m SZX ~22h 1m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
436
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.
Know before you go

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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

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
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DLC
Full nameDalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
IATA / ICAODLC / ZYTL
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr19.3M
Elevation107 ft / 33 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 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 operated the nonstop from DLC to RUH: China Southern Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 10h 10m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Guangzhou Baiyun, Beijing Daxing and Shenzhen Bao'an.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to RUH and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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) had nonstop service from China Southern Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

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).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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