Shanghai (Pudong) to Riyadh (PVG–RUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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4,513 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 32 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DOH Doha 12h 15m IBQR → AYB6BA Doha (DOH) to Riyadh flights
DEL New Delhi 12h 15m AIMU → 6EAISV New Delhi (DEL) to Riyadh flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 12h 35m 3UAFAQ → CZSV Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Riyadh flights
BKK Bangkok 12h 40m 9CFMHO → RXSVVN Bangkok (BKK) to Riyadh flights
DXB Dubai 12h 42m EK → AZCZEK Dubai (DXB) to Riyadh flights
HKG Hong Kong 14h 10m 9CCXFM → SV Hong Kong (HKG) to Riyadh flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 14h 50m EY → EYMUNH Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Riyadh flights
HKT Phuket 15h 12m 9CFM → SV Phuket (HKT) to Riyadh flights
SZX Shenzhen 16h 10m AFCACZ → SV Shenzhen (SZX) to Riyadh flights
CAI Cairo 16h 18m MSMU → AFE5F3 Cairo (CAI) to Riyadh flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Shanghai (Pudong) to Riyadh
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 4,513 mi 12h 15m nonstop -5h behind

PVG–RUH had nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines and Saudia, 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 4,513 miles in 12h 15m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop PVG–RUH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 0 – – – SkyTeam –
SV Saudia 0 – – – SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU + SV (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to RUH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~48h
Longest
DAC ~12h 15m DOH ~12h 15m DEL ~12h 15m CAN ~12h 35m BKK ~12h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,502
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 Shanghai (Pudong).
PVG: CST · RUH: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 1:00 PM in Riyadh.
Distance & Flight Time
4,513 mi / 7,262 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 12h 15m 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.
Getting to PVG

The Maglev from Longyang Road Metro station covers the 30 km to Pudong in 8 minutes (¥50 one-way, ¥40 off-peak). The Maglev does not reach the city center directly; transfer to Metro Line 2 at Longyang Road. Metro Line 2 runs the full route from city center to PVG but takes 60–70 minutes and requires a terminal transfer at the airport.Taxis from People's Square cost ¥130–180 and take 45–75 minutes depending on traffic. The elevated highway is faster than surface roads. Ride-hail via DiDi is comparable in price.

Facts

PVG–RUH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Riyadh route.
Route details
Distance4,513 mi / 7,262 km
Flight time12h 15m
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PVG
Full nameShanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 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 PVG to RUH flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to King Khalid International Airport take about 12h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 4,513 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from PVG to RUH: China Eastern Airlines and Saudia. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 12h 15m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hamad, Indira Gandhi and Guangzhou Baiyun.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to RUH and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Riyadh is 5 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
Yes, return flights from RUH to PVG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 PVG to RUH

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) had nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines and Saudia, 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.

PVG to RUH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVG to RUH is about 12 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,513 miles (7,262 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hamad, Indira Gandhi and Guangzhou Baiyun. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.