RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
6,360 km
3,952 miles
XFN
Xiangfan
China
Distance
6,360 km
3,952 mi / 3,434 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
67°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

RUH XFN
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Xiangfan Airport
IATA Code RUH XFN
ICAO Code OERK ZHXF
City Riyadh Xiangfan
Country Saudi Arabia China
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,049 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 32.150000, 112.290000

Riyadh (RUH) to Xiangfan (XFN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Xiangfan Airport (XFN) in Xiangfan, China is 6,360 kilometers (3,952 miles / 3,434 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 Saudi Arabia with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:11 in Riyadh, it's 10:11 in Xiangfan. 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. Xiangfan Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Xiangfan (XFN) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 281° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the King Khaled International Airport (RUH) and Xiangfan Airport (XFN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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