CIF
Chifeng
China
6,754 km
4,197 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
6,754 km
4,197 mi / 3,647 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

CIF RUH
Airport Name Chifeng Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code CIF RUH
ICAO Code ZBCF OERK
City Chifeng Riyadh
Country China Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 0 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 42.230000, 118.910000 24.960000, 46.700000

Chifeng (CIF) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chifeng Airport (CIF) in Chifeng, China to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 6,754 kilometers (4,197 miles / 3,647 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 12:27 in Chifeng, it's 07:27 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 2,049 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Chifeng Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Chifeng (CIF) follows a heading of 54° (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 Chifeng Airport (CIF) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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