NGQ
Shiquanhe
China
3,339 km
2,075 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
3,339 km
2,075 mi / 1,803 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
265°
west

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NGQ RUH
Airport Name Ngari Gunsa Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code NGQ RUH
ICAO Code ZUAL OERK
City Shiquanhe Riyadh
Country China Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 14,022 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 32.100000, 80.050000 24.960000, 46.700000

Shiquanhe (NGQ) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) in Shiquanhe, China to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 3,339 kilometers (2,075 miles / 1,803 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 04:34 in Shiquanhe, it's 23:34 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 11,973 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Ngari Gunsa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Shiquanhe (NGQ) 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 Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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