CAN
Guangzhou
China
6,686 km
4,155 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
6,686 km
4,155 mi / 3,610 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
286°
west northwest

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CAN RUH
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code CAN RUH
ICAO Code ZGGG OERK
City Guangzhou Riyadh
Country China Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 50 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 24.960000, 46.700000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 6,686 kilometers (4,155 miles / 3,610 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 16:23 in Guangzhou, it's 11:23 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 1,999 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 76° (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 Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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