BPX
Bangda
China
4,959 km
3,081 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,959 km
3,081 mi / 2,678 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
276°
west

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BPX RUH
Airport Name Qamdo Bangda Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code BPX RUH
ICAO Code ZUBD OERK
City Bangda Riyadh
Country China Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 14,219 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 30.550000, 97.110000 24.960000, 46.700000

Bangda (BPX) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qamdo Bangda Airport (BPX) in Bangda, China to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 4,959 kilometers (3,081 miles / 2,678 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China with Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:17 in Bangda, it's 17:17 in Riyadh. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 12,170 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Qamdo Bangda Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Bangda (BPX) follows a heading of 71° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Qamdo Bangda Airport (BPX) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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