CTU
Chengdu
China
5,608 km
3,485 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
5,608 km
3,485 mi / 3,028 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
278°
west

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CTU RUH
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code CTU RUH
ICAO Code ZUUU OERK
City Chengdu Riyadh
Country China Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,625 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 24.960000, 46.700000

Chengdu (CTU) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 5,608 kilometers (3,485 miles / 3,028 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, 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 15:08 in Chengdu, it's 10:08 in Riyadh. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 70° (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 Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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