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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
SV889+1
SV Saudia
789
8:05 PM
CST
1:15 AM+1
+03
10h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU4913cs
MU China Eastern
789
11:55 PM
CST
6:25 AM+1
+03
11h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU4912+1
MU China Eastern
789
3:10 AM
+03 TT2
5:05 PM
CST
8h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Beijing to Riyadh
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 4,096 mi 10h 10m nonstop -5h behind 16 1-stop hubs

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, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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: MU 2 789 10h10 SkyTeam MU
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – MU, SV
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: SV (2 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, PKX to RUH direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PKX to RUH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,095
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 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 4 5
Flight time 10h 10m 12h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of PKX with service to King Khalid International Airport.

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 to 11h 30m.
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.

PKX–RUH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Beijing to Riyadh route.
Route details
Distance4,096 mi / 6,591 km
Flight time10h 10m to 11h 30m
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 2 return
1-stop connections16 hubs
Origin: PKX
IATA / ICAOPKX / ZBAD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr49.4M
Elevation98 ft / 30 m
Destination: RUH
IATA / ICAORUH / OERK
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr37.6M
Elevation2,049 ft / 625 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PKX to RUH flights.
Nonstop flights from Beijing Daxing International Airport to King Khalid International Airport take approximately 10h 10m to 11h 30m. The route covers 4,096 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Saudia. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from PKX to RUH. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ORD, CMB, CMN, AUH, HKG, CAN, DMM, DOH, SVO, BKK, IST, SZX, PVG, MCT, FRA and AMS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PKX to RUH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PKX to RUH ranges from 10 hours 10 minutes to 11 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,096 miles (6,591 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via ORD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Beijing (PEK).