RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
6,760 km
4,201 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
6,760 km
4,201 mi / 3,650 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
77°
east northeast

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RUH SZX
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code RUH SZX
ICAO Code OERK ZGSZ
City Riyadh Shenzhen
Country Saudi Arabia China
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,049 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 22.640000, 113.810000

Riyadh (RUH) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 6,760 kilometers (4,201 miles / 3,650 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 11:32 in Riyadh, it's 16:32 in Shenzhen. 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 2,036 feet between the two airports. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 287° (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 Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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