RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
7,151 km
4,444 miles
YIW
Yiwu
China
Distance
7,151 km
4,444 mi / 3,861 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

RUH YIW
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Yiwu Airport
IATA Code RUH YIW
ICAO Code OERK ZSYW
City Riyadh Yiwu
Country Saudi Arabia China
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,049 ft 262 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 29.340000, 120.030000

Riyadh (RUH) to Yiwu (YIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Yiwu Airport (YIW) in Yiwu, China is 7,151 kilometers (4,444 miles / 3,861 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 09:36 in Riyadh, it's 14:36 in Yiwu. 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 1,787 feet between the two airports. Yiwu Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Yiwu (YIW) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 285° (west northwest). 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 Yiwu Airport (YIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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