Beijing to Riyadh (PEK–RUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CA Air China
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1:35 PM
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CA Air China
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11:07 PM
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Beijing to Riyadh
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 4,099 mi 12h 20m nonstop -5h behind 23 1-stop hubs

PEK–RUH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 4,099 miles in approximately 12h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 23 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PEK–RUH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CA Air China 5 333 12h20 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
333 Airbus A330-300 – CA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA (5 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PEK to RUH direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PEK to RUH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~48h
Longest
ATH ~16h 45m PVG ~23h 55m AUH ~24h 0m VIE ~24h 45m DXB ~24h 47m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,709
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 Beijing.
PEK: CST · RUH: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 1:00 PM in Riyadh.
Distance & Flight Time
4,099 mi / 6,596 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 12h 20m.
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.
Getting to PEK

Airport Express train runs from Dongzhimen or Sanyuanqiao (Line 10) to the airport in 16–20 minutes (¥25). Trains run every 10 minutes from 6am to 11pm and connect directly to Terminals 2 and 3. This bypasses Beijing's severe road congestion reliably.Taxis from central Beijing (Dongcheng/Xicheng districts) cost ¥80–120 and take 40–90 minutes depending on traffic and time of day. Express buses (¥25–30) serve major city hubs. Note that PKX (Daxing) is Beijing's second international airport; confirm your terminal before traveling.

Facts

PEK–RUH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Beijing to Riyadh route.
Route details
Distance4,099 mi / 6,596 km
Flight time12h 20m
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connections23 hubs
Origin: PEK
Full nameBeijing Capital International Airport
IATA / ICAOPEK / ZBAA
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr67.3M
Elevation116 ft / 35 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 PEK to RUH flights.
Nonstop flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to King Khalid International Airport take approximately 12h 20m. The route covers 4,099 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air China.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from PEK to RUH. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ATH, PVG, AUH, VIE, DXB, GVA, DAC, CAI, CAN, SZX, IST, FRA, BKK, CDG, HKG, MNL, LHR, ADD, JFK, SVO, FCO, AMS and IAD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Riyadh is 5 hours behind Beijing.
Yes, return flights from RUH to PEK 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 PEK to RUH

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) are connected by nonstop service from Air China. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PEK to RUH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PEK to RUH ranges from 12 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,099 miles (6,596 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via ATH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.