Shenzhen to Riyadh (SZX–RUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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SV993
SV Saudia
77F
6:05 AM
CST
11:35 AM
+03
10h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ5007
CZ China Southern
333
5:10 PM
CST TT3
10:30 PM
+03
10h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ5008
CZ China Southern
333
12:36 AM
+03 TT5
1:40 PM
CST
8h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SV992
SV Saudia
77F
2:05 PM
+03 TT2
3:05 AM+1
CST
8h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Shenzhen to Riyadh
2 carriers, 6 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 4,201 mi 10h 20m nonstop -5h behind 15 1-stop hubs

SZX–RUH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines and Saudia lead the route. The flight covers 4,201 miles in approximately 10h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SZX–RUH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CZ China Southern Airlines 3 333 10h20 SkyTeam
SV Saudia 3 77F 10h30 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
333 Airbus A330-300 – CZ
77F Boeing 777F – SV
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ + SV (6 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, SZX to RUH direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SZX to RUH.
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One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,217
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 Shenzhen

Nearby airports with service to King Khalid International Airport.
Metric SZX→RUH HKG→RUH CAN→RUH
Distance from SZX 24 mi 61 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 2
Weekly flights 6 7 17
Flight time 10h 20m 10h 30m 9h 57m
Airports within 200 miles of SZX with service to King Khalid International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Shenzhen, it's 1:00 PM in Riyadh.
Distance & Flight Time
4,201 mi / 6,760 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 20m to 10h 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.

Getting to SZX

Shenzhen Metro Line 11 (Airport Express) runs from Futian or Luohu to the airport in 35–50 minutes (¥20–30). Trains run from 6am to around midnight. This is the standard option for arrivals from central Shenzhen and the Hong Kong border crossing at Futian.

Taxis from downtown Shenzhen (Luohu/Futian) cost ¥60–100 and take 30–50 minutes depending on expressway traffic. High-speed rail connections exist but require a shuttle or metro link from Shenzhen North station.

SZX–RUH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shenzhen to Riyadh route.
Route details
Distance4,201 mi / 6,760 km
Flight time10h 20m to 10h 30m
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights6 out / 7 return
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: SZX
IATA / ICAOSZX / ZGSZ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr61.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: RUH
IATA / ICAORUH / OERK
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr37.6M
Elevation2,049 ft / 625 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SZX to RUH flights.
Nonstop flights from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to King Khalid International Airport take approximately 10h 20m to 10h 30m. The route covers 4,201 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: China Southern Airlines and Saudia.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from SZX to RUH. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AUH, DOH, BKK, CAI, IST, FCO, MNL, DXB, VIE, CDG, PVG, FRA, PEK, SVO and LHR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Riyadh is 5 hours behind Shenzhen.
Yes, return flights from RUH to SZX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HKG and CAN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 SZX to RUH

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines and Saudia. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SZX to RUH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SZX to RUH ranges from 10 hours 20 minutes to 10 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,201 miles (6,760 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 13 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via AUH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hong Kong (HKG) and Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN).