RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
7,018 km
4,361 miles
YNT
Yantai
China
Distance
7,018 km
4,361 mi / 3,790 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
59°
east northeast

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RUH YNT
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Penglai Intl
IATA Code RUH YNT
ICAO Code OERK ZSYT
City Riyadh Yantai
Country Saudi Arabia China
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,049 ft 154 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 37.660000, 120.990000

Riyadh (RUH) to Yantai (YNT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Penglai Intl (YNT) in Yantai, China is 7,018 kilometers (4,361 miles / 3,790 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 19:41 in Riyadh, it's 00:41 in Yantai. 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 1,895 feet between the two airports. Penglai Intl sits lower than King Khaled International Airport.

The return flight from Yantai (YNT) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 282° (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 Penglai Intl (YNT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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