CGD
Changde
China
6,372 km
3,959 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
6,372 km
3,959 mi / 3,441 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CGD RUH
Airport Name Changde Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code CGD RUH
ICAO Code ZGCD OERK
City Changde Riyadh
Country China Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 128 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 28.920000, 111.640000 24.960000, 46.700000

Changde (CGD) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Changde Airport (CGD) in Changde, China to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 6,372 kilometers (3,959 miles / 3,441 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 13:26 in Changde, it's 08:26 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 1,921 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Changde Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Changde (CGD) follows a heading of 70° (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 Changde Airport (CGD) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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