Hong Kong to Riyadh (HKG–RUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
HKG–RUH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Cathay Pacific and Saudia lead the route. The flight covers 4,214 miles in approximately 9h 14m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX Cathay Pacific | 7 | 359 | 10h30 | – | Oneworld | – |
| SV Saudia | 4 | 77F | 9h14-9h15 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Riyadh from Hong Kong
| Metric | HKG→RUH | SZX→RUH | CAN→RUH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HKG | – | 24 mi | 84 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 11 | 6 | 16 |
| Flight time | 9h 14m | 9h 20m | 9h |
Travel Essentials
HKG: HKT · RUH: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong, it's 1:00 PM in Riyadh.
Hong Kong SAR passport holders can get a tourist visa on arrival at six designated entry points in Saudi Arabia. Single-entry allows up to 30 days. Multiple-entry allows up to 90 days. You can also apply for an eVisa online before travel through visa.visitsaudi.com. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.
Airport Express runs from Hong Kong Station (Central) to the airport in 24 minutes; from Kowloon, 21 minutes. Trains depart every 10 minutes from 5:54am to 1:15am (HK$115 from Central). Hong Kong Station and Kowloon Station offer in-town check-in up to one day before departure.Taxis from Kowloon run around HK$300–350 via the Tsing Ma Bridge; from Hong Kong Island, expect HK$400+. Ferries serve Macau and Pearl River Delta cities. Buses are available but slow. The airport is on Lantau Island, 34km from Central.
HKG–RUH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HKG to RUH
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) are connected by nonstop service from Cathay Pacific and Saudia. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
HKG to RUH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HKG to RUH ranges from 9 hours 14 minutes to 10 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,214 miles (6,782 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via GYD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shenzhen (SZX) and Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN).