LIA
Liangping
China
5,969 km
3,709 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
5,969 km
3,709 mi / 3,223 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
280°
west

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LIA RUH
Airport Name Liangping Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code LIA RUH
ICAO Code ZULP OERK
City Liangping Riyadh
Country China Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 0 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 30.680000, 107.790000 24.960000, 46.700000

Liangping (LIA) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Liangping Airport (LIA) in Liangping, China to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 5,969 kilometers (3,709 miles / 3,223 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, 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 23:52 in Liangping, it's 18:52 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 2,049 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Liangping Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Liangping (LIA) follows a heading of 69° (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 Liangping Airport (LIA) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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