RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
6,985 km
4,340 miles
SQD
Shangrao
China
Distance
6,985 km
4,340 mi / 3,772 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
69°
east northeast

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RUH SQD
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Sanqingshan
IATA Code RUH SQD
ICAO Code OERK ZSSR
City Riyadh Shangrao
Country Saudi Arabia China
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,049 ft 340 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 28.380000, 117.960000

Riyadh (RUH) to Shangrao (SQD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Sanqingshan (SQD) in Shangrao, China is 6,985 kilometers (4,340 miles / 3,772 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 Saudi Arabia with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:58 in Riyadh, it's 07:58 in Shangrao. 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 1,709 feet between the two airports. Sanqingshan sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Shangrao (SQD) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 285° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the King Khaled International Airport (RUH) and Sanqingshan (SQD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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