PKX
Beijing
China
6,590 km
4,095 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
6,590 km
4,095 mi / 3,558 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
278°
west

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PKX RUH
Airport Name Beijing Daxing International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code PKX RUH
ICAO Code ZBAD OERK
City Beijing Riyadh
Country China Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 82 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 39.500000, 116.400000 24.960000, 46.700000

Beijing (PKX) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) in Beijing, China to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 6,590 kilometers (4,095 miles / 3,558 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 18:52 in Beijing, it's 13:52 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 1,967 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Beijing Daxing International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Beijing (PKX) follows a heading of 57° (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 Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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