KWE
Guiyang
China
5,964 km
3,706 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
5,964 km
3,706 mi / 3,221 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KWE RUH
Airport Name Longdongbao Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code KWE RUH
ICAO Code ZUGY OERK
City Guiyang Riyadh
Country China Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 3,736 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 26.540000, 106.800000 24.960000, 46.700000

Guiyang (KWE) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Longdongbao Airport (KWE) in Guiyang, China to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 5,964 kilometers (3,706 miles / 3,221 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 21:42 in Guiyang, it's 16:42 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 1,687 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Longdongbao Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Guiyang (KWE) follows a heading of 74° (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 Longdongbao Airport (KWE) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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