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

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4,096 mi airlines charter/private 6/wk
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Flight Schedule 5 flights Verified 46m ago
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MF6502cs
MF Xiamen
789
8:05 PM
CST
1:15 AM+1
+03
10h 10m
62%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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SV889+2
SV Saudia
789
8:05 PM
CST
1:15 AM+1
+03
10h 10m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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MU4913cs
MU China Eastern
789
8:05 PM
CST
1:15 AM+1
+03
10h 10m
53%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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MU4912cs
MU China Eastern
789
2:20 AM
+03 TT2
5:05 PM
CST
9h 45m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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SV888+1
SV Saudia
789
2:20 AM
+03 TT2
5:05 PM
CST
9h 45m
79%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 10 hubs
AUH Abu Dhabi 12h 15m MU → EYGAKL Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Riyadh flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 13h 10m 3UAQCZ → CZSV Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Riyadh flights
DOH Doha 13h 35m AYBACZ → BAIBLA Doha (DOH) to Riyadh flights
DMM Ad Dammam 13h 45m SV → A3AFET Ad Dammam (DMM) to Riyadh flights
SZX Shenzhen 14h 38m 3UCZEY → CZSV Shenzhen (SZX) to Riyadh flights
IST Istanbul 15h 3UCZ → F3SVTK Istanbul (IST) to Riyadh flights
HKG Hong Kong 16h 10m CXCZHU → SV Hong Kong (HKG) to Riyadh flights
MCT Muscat/Seeb 18h 10m MU → OVSVWY Muscat/Seeb (MCT) to Riyadh flights
CMN Casablanca 20h 35m AT → ATSV Casablanca (CMN) to Riyadh flights
BKK Bangkok 27h 50m MU → SVVN Bangkok (BKK) to Riyadh flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Beijing to Riyadh
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4,096 mi 10h 10m nonstop -5h behind

PKX–RUH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Saudia leads the route. The flight covers 4,096 miles in approximately 10h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PKX–RUH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SV Saudia Also: MF, MU 2 789 10h10 – SkyTeam MF, MU
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – MF, MU, SV
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: SV (2 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, PKX to RUH direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PKX to RUH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
AUH ~12h 15m CAN ~13h 10m DOH ~13h 35m DMM ~13h 45m SZX ~14h 38m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,152
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Riyadh from Beijing

Nearby airports with service to King Khalid International Airport.
Metric PKX→RUH PEK→RUH
Distance from PKX – 41 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 6 5
Flight time 10h 10m 12h 20m
Beijing (PEK) to Riyadh flights
Airports within 200 miles of PKX with service to King Khalid International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-5h
Riyadh is 5 hours behind Beijing.
PKX: CST · RUH: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 1:00 PM in Riyadh.
Distance & Flight Time
4,096 mi / 6,591 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

PKX–RUH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Beijing to Riyadh route.
Route details
Distance4,096 mi / 6,591 km
Flight time10h 10m
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PKX
Full nameBeijing Daxing International Airport
IATA / ICAOPKX / ZBAD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr49.4M
Elevation98 ft / 30 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 PKX to RUH flights.
Nonstop flights from Beijing Daxing International Airport to King Khalid International Airport take about 10h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 4,096 miles.
1 airline operates flights from PKX to RUH: Saudia.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Zayed, Guangzhou Baiyun and Hamad.
Riyadh is 5 hours behind Beijing.
Yes, return flights from RUH to PKX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PEK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 PKX to RUH

Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) are connected by nonstop service from Saudia. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PKX to RUH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PKX to RUH is about 10 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,096 miles (6,591 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Zayed, Guangzhou Baiyun and Hamad. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Beijing (PEK).