# Distance from Erenhot (ERL) to Riyadh (RUH)

> 6,189 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 6,189 km / 3,845 mi / 3,342 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 273° (west)
- **Return heading**: 53° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (China) → Saudi Arabia
- **Time difference**: -5h (When it's 08:45 in Erenhot, it's 03:45 in Riyadh)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,252 ft (RUH is lower than ERL)

## Airports

### [Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/erl-erenhot-erenhot-saiwusu-international-airport/1ef266e0-1e25-65c8-b936-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Erenhot, China
- ICAO: ZBER
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 43.420000, 112.100000
- Elevation: 3,301 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 08:45 in Erenhot, it's 03:45 in Riyadh.
The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/erl-erenhot-erenhot-saiwusu-international-airport/1ef266e0-1e25-65c8-b936-06bb2780ed98)
- [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)