Riyadh to Dalian (Ganjingzi) (RUH–DLC) — 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.
Last scheduled nonstop: Aug 2026.
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.
RUH–DLC had nonstop service from China Southern Airlines, last on the schedule in August 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 4,372 miles in 10h 4m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
RUH: +03 · DLC: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Riyadh, it's 11:00 PM in Dalian (Ganjingzi).
Saudi passport holders enter China visa-free for up to 30 days under the expanded visa-free policy introduced in 2024. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. At Beijing Capital (PEK), Beijing Daxing (PKX), Shanghai Pudong (PVG), or Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN), you go through the standard immigration lane and receive a 30-day entry stamp. This policy covers tourism, business visits, transit, and family visits.
The 30-day visa-free stay cannot be extended, so plan your trip length accordingly. For longer stays, apply for a Chinese visa at the Chinese Embassy in Riyadh or the Consulate in Jeddah before travel ($140 for a single-entry tourist visa, processing 4 to 7 business days). China also offers a 144-hour visa-free transit for travelers transiting through designated cities to a third country, covering Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, and others.
Direct flights from Riyadh to Beijing run about 8 hours on Saudia and Air China. Jeddah to Guangzhou runs about 9 hours on China Southern and Saudia. Shanghai, Shenzhen, and other Chinese cities connect through a stop or via Gulf hubs. China uses the Chinese yuan (CNY), trading at roughly 1.94 CNY per SAR 1. WeChat Pay and Alipay dominate payments, but foreign Visa and Mastercard now link to these apps. Cash is accepted at most places. No mandatory vaccinations. Beijing's subway costs CNY 3 to CNY 10 per ride (SAR 1.55 to SAR 5.15), and Shanghai's metro is similar. High-speed rail connects Beijing to Shanghai in 4 hours 30 minutes (CNY 553 second class, about SAR 285).
RUH–DLC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RUH to DLC
King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) had nonstop service from China Southern Airlines, last on the schedule in August 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.
RUH to DLC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RUH to DLC is about 10 hours 4 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,372 miles (7,036 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Guangzhou Baiyun, Beijing Daxing and Shenzhen Bao'an. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.