NAO
Nanchong
China
5,813 km
3,612 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
5,813 km
3,612 mi / 3,139 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
279°
west

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NAO RUH
Airport Name Nanchong Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code NAO RUH
ICAO Code ZUNC OERK
City Nanchong Riyadh
Country China Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 0 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 30.800000, 106.160000 24.960000, 46.700000

Nanchong (NAO) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nanchong Airport (NAO) in Nanchong, China to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 5,813 kilometers (3,612 miles / 3,139 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 11:31 in Nanchong, it's 06:31 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 Nanchong Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Nanchong (NAO) follows a heading of 69° (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 Nanchong Airport (NAO) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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