Beijing to Riyadh (PEK–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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
PEK–RUH had nonstop service from Air China, last on the schedule in June 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 4,099 miles in 12h 20m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China | 5 | – | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Riyadh from Beijing
| Metric | PEK→RUH | PKX→RUH |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from PEK | – | 41 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 3 |
| Weekly flights | – | 6 |
| Flight time | 12h 20m | 10h 10m |
Travel Essentials
PEK: CST · RUH: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 1:00 PM in Riyadh.
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.
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.
PEK–RUH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PEK to RUH
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) had nonstop service from Air China, last on the schedule in June 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.
PEK to RUH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PEK to RUH is about 12 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,099 miles (6,596 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dubai, Indira Gandhi and Guangzhou Baiyun. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Beijing (PKX).