CGO
Zhengzhou
China
6,454 km
4,010 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
6,454 km
4,010 mi / 3,485 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
280°
west

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CGO RUH
Airport Name Xinzheng Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code CGO RUH
ICAO Code ZHCC OERK
City Zhengzhou Riyadh
Country China Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 495 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 34.520000, 113.840000 24.960000, 46.700000

Zhengzhou (CGO) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Xinzheng Airport (CGO) in Zhengzhou, China to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 6,454 kilometers (4,010 miles / 3,485 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 19:18 in Zhengzhou, it's 14:18 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 1,554 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Xinzheng Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Zhengzhou (CGO) follows a heading of 63° (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 Xinzheng Airport (CGO) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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