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King Khalid International Airport
At present, there are no direct flights from Shanghai to Riyadh.
However, there are several flights from SHA to RUH with a stopover.
Select a stopover airport from the list below to see which airlines operate flights from SHA to RUH, and to see what flight schedules are available.
Desert destinations like Riyadh are known for their hot days, with temperatures frequently exceeding 40°C (104°F), but cooler nights. With very little rainfall, these locations are famous for their extreme weather, breathtaking scenery, and the cultural heritage of their inhabitants. Despite the harsh living conditions, they provide a remarkable mix of adventure, calmness, and stunning landscapes, making them wonderful places to explore.
Riyadh is a wonderful destination to explore throughout the year, but it's advisable to avoid the summer months due to the intense heat. For a more enjoyable visit, plan your trip between September and May.
In total there are 3 airlines that cover the full route from Shanghai SHA to Riyadh RUH. These airlines are:
All other flights from Shanghai to Riyadh are operated by a combination of multiple carriers, which are listed below:
In total there are 3 alliances that cover the full route from Shanghai SHA to Riyadh RUH. These alliances are:
You can fly the full journey from SHA to RUH in Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class. First Class is not available on this route, at least not on the full route with just 1 stopover.
However, for the first part of this route, Economy, Premium Economy, Business and First Class are available. This depends on the stopover airport of your choice though.
Again depending on your stopover airport, available classes for the second part of this route are Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class.
In total there are 3 aircraft types that cover the full route from Shanghai to Riyadh. These aircrafts are:
All other flights from Shanghai to Riyadh are operated by a combination of multiple aircraft types.
The distance between Shanghai and Riyadh is 4,490 miles (7,226 kilometers).
However, because there are no direct flights between SHA and RUH, the distance of the full journey varies between 4,882 and 4,764 miles (or 7,857 and 7,667 kilometers), depending on your stopover airport.
Flights from Shanghai to Riyadh take from 12 hours and 10 minutes up to 14 hours and 30 minutes, depending on your stopover airport.
Please note that these times refer to the actual flight times, excluding the stopover time in between connecting flights, as this depends on your stopover airport as well as your date(s) of travel.
There is 1 airport in Riyadh: King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
From 12 hours and 10 minutes up to 14 hours and 30 minutes, depending on your stopover airport.
Note that this excludes the layover time in between connecting flights.
Because there are no direct flights between SHA and RUH, the total distance of the full journey varies between 4,882 and 4,764 miles (or 7,857 and 7,667 kilometers), depending on your stopover airport.
China Southern, Air China and Cathay Pacific are flying the full route from Shanghai to Riyadh.
China Eastern, Hainan Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Saudi Arabian, Shenzhen Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines and China United operate several connecting flights, but only partly.
Oneworld, SkyTeam and Star Alliance are flying from Shanghai to Riyadh.
You can fly the full route from Shanghai to Riyadh (with 1 stopover) in Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class.
Aircraft types that fly the full route from Shanghai to Riyadh (with 1 stopover):
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