# Distance from Chifeng (CIF) to Riyadh (RUH)

> 6,754 km · estimated flight time 9h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 6,754 km / 4,197 mi / 3,647 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 9h
- **Heading**: 278° (west)
- **Return heading**: 54° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (China) → Saudi Arabia
- **Time difference**: -5h (When it's 13:58 in Chifeng, it's 08:58 in Riyadh)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,049 ft (RUH is higher than CIF)

## Airports

### [Chifeng Airport (CIF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cif-chifeng-chifeng-airport/1ef266e0-1e15-6754-9d8e-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Chifeng, China
- ICAO: ZBCF
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 42.230000, 118.910000
- Elevation: 0 ft

### [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- ICAO: OERK
- Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
- Coordinates: 24.960000, 46.700000
- Elevation: 2,049 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 13:58 in Chifeng, it's 08:58 in Riyadh.
The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Chifeng Airport (CIF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cif-chifeng-chifeng-airport/1ef266e0-1e15-6754-9d8e-06bb2780ed98)
- [King Khaled International Airport (RUH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ruh-riyadh-king-khaled-international-airport/1ef266df-79cb-6f68-8fc1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)