DQA
Daqing Shi
China
7,163 km
4,451 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
7,163 km
4,451 mi / 3,868 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
280°
west

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DQA RUH
Airport Name Saertu Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code DQA RUH
ICAO Code ZYDQ OERK
City Daqing Shi Riyadh
Country China Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 496 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 46.750000, 125.140000 24.960000, 46.700000

Daqing Shi (DQA) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Saertu Airport (DQA) in Daqing Shi, China to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 7,163 kilometers (4,451 miles / 3,868 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 23:26 in Daqing Shi, it's 18:26 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 1,553 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Saertu Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Daqing Shi (DQA) follows a heading of 48° (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 Saertu Airport (DQA) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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