LYI
Linyi
China
6,852 km
4,258 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
6,852 km
4,258 mi / 3,700 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
282°
west northwest

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LYI RUH
Airport Name Shubuling Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code LYI RUH
ICAO Code ZSLY OERK
City Linyi Riyadh
Country China Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 0 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 35.050000, 118.410000 24.960000, 46.700000

Linyi (LYI) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shubuling Airport (LYI) in Linyi, China to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 6,852 kilometers (4,258 miles / 3,700 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 23:55 in Linyi, it's 18:55 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 Shubuling Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Linyi (LYI) follows a heading of 62° (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 Shubuling Airport (LYI) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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