ERL
Erenhot
China
6,189 km
3,845 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
6,189 km
3,845 mi / 3,342 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
273°
west

Airport Comparison

ERL RUH
Airport Name Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code ERL RUH
ICAO Code ZBER OERK
City Erenhot Riyadh
Country China Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 3,301 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 43.420000, 112.100000 24.960000, 46.700000

Erenhot (ERL) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) in Erenhot, China to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 6,189 kilometers (3,845 miles / 3,342 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 10:47 in Erenhot, it's 05:47 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 1,252 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Erenhot (ERL) follows a heading of 53° (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 Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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