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

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SV Saudia
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DXB Dubai 12h EK → AZCZEK Dubai (DXB) to Riyadh flights
BKK Bangkok 14h 18m 3UCZTG → RXSVVN Bangkok (BKK) to Riyadh flights
PKX Beijing 14h 45m 3UCZEY → MFMUSV Beijing (PKX) to Riyadh flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 14h 55m EY → EYMUNH Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Riyadh flights
CAI Cairo 15h 5m HU → AFE5F3 Cairo (CAI) to Riyadh flights
MNL Manila (Pasay) 16h 15m 3UZH → 5JPRRX Manila (Pasay) (MNL) to Riyadh flights
HKT Phuket 18h 30m 9C → SV Phuket (HKT) to Riyadh flights
FCO Rome 19h HU → ARAZSV Rome (FCO) to Riyadh flights
IST Istanbul 19h 3m LH → F3SVTK Istanbul (IST) to Riyadh flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 21h 3m CACZ → LHSV Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Riyadh flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Shenzhen to Riyadh
2 carriers, 4 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 4,201 mi 9h 20m nonstop -5h behind

SZX–RUH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Saudia and China Southern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 4,201 miles in approximately 9h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps SZX Routes RUH Routes SZX Live Flights RUH Live Flights
All flights from Riyadh (RUH) Riyadh to Shenzhen flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SZX–RUH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SV Saudia 4 77F 9h20 – SkyTeam –
CZ China Southern Airlines 0 – – – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
77F Boeing 777F – SV
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ + SV (4 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, SZX to RUH direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SZX to RUH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
DXB ~12h 0m BKK ~14h 18m PKX ~14h 45m AUH ~14h 55m CAI ~15h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,354
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 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 2 2
Weekly flights 4 6 12
Flight time 9h 20m 9h 14m 8h 6m
Hong Kong (HKG) to Riyadh flights · Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Riyadh flights
Airports within 200 miles of SZX 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 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 9h 20m 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 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.

Facts

SZX–RUH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shenzhen to Riyadh route.
Route details
Distance4,201 mi / 6,760 km
Flight time9h 20m
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SZX
Full nameShenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA / ICAOSZX / ZGSZ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr61.4M
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 SZX to RUH flights.
Nonstop flights from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to King Khalid International Airport take about 9h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 4,201 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from SZX to RUH: Saudia and China Southern Airlines.
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 Dubai, Suvarnabhumi and Beijing Daxing.
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 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.
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 SZX to RUH

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) are connected by nonstop service from Saudia and China Southern Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SZX to RUH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SZX to RUH is about 9 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,201 miles (6,760 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dubai, Suvarnabhumi and Beijing Daxing. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hong Kong (HKG) and Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN).