PEK
Beijing
China
6,596 km
4,098 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
6,596 km
4,098 mi / 3,561 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

PEK RUH
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code PEK RUH
ICAO Code ZBAA OERK
City Beijing Riyadh
Country China Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 116 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 24.960000, 46.700000

Beijing (PEK) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 6,596 kilometers (4,098 miles / 3,561 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 16:24 in Beijing, it's 11:24 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 1,933 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Beijing Capital International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 57° (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 Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.