Hong Kong to Riyadh (HKG–RUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
CX647
CX Cathay Pacific
359
4:15 PM
HKT TT1
9:45 PM
+03
10h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX648
CX Cathay Pacific
359
11:20 PM
+03 TT5
12:25 PM+1
HKT
8h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX644
CX Cathay Pacific
359
11:50 PM
+03 TT1
12:55 PM+1
HKT
8h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Hong Kong to Riyadh
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 4,214 mi 10h 30m nonstop -5h behind 22 1-stop hubs

HKG–RUH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Cathay Pacific leads the route. The flight covers 4,214 miles in approximately 10h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HKG–RUH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CX Cathay Pacific 7 359 10h30 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – CX
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: CX (7 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, HKG to RUH direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HKG to RUH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~19h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,567
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.

Other ways to reach Riyadh from Hong Kong

Nearby airports with service to King Khalid International Airport.
Metric HKG→RUH SZX→RUH CAN→RUH
Distance from HKG 24 mi 84 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 2
Weekly flights 7 6 17
Flight time 10h 30m 10h 20m 9h 57m
Airports within 200 miles of HKG with service to King Khalid International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-5h
Riyadh is 5 hours behind Hong Kong.
HKG: HKT · RUH: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong, it's 1:00 PM in Riyadh.
Distance & Flight Time
4,214 mi / 6,782 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 30m.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting to HKG

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

Key statistics for the Hong Kong to Riyadh route.
Route details
Distance4,214 mi / 6,782 km
Flight time10h 30m
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 11 return
1-stop connections22 hubs
Origin: HKG
IATA / ICAOHKG / VHHH
TimezoneAsia/Hong_Kong
Passengers/yr53.1M
Elevation28 ft / 9 m
Destination: RUH
IATA / ICAORUH / OERK
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr37.6M
Elevation2,049 ft / 625 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HKG to RUH flights.
Nonstop flights from Hong Kong International Airport to King Khalid International Airport take approximately 10h 30m. The route covers 4,214 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Cathay Pacific.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from HKG to RUH. The return direction has about 11 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BOM, CAN, DOH, AUH, DEL, DAC, BKK, IST, DXB, ZRH, MNL, AMS, PVG, FRA, ORD, PEK, ADD, BLR, LHR, CDG, SVO and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Riyadh is 5 hours behind Hong Kong.
Yes, return flights from RUH to HKG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SZX and CAN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 HKG to RUH

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) are connected by nonstop service from Cathay Pacific. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HKG to RUH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HKG to RUH ranges from 10 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,214 miles (6,782 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 19 hours via BOM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shenzhen (SZX) and Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN).