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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Riyadh to Beijing:

• Earliest: departs at 2:20 am and lands at 11:11 am
• Latest: departs at 10:55 pm and lands at 7:46 am.

The flight takes about 8h 51m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Riyadh to Beijing:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Riyadh to Beijing takes 8h 51m, covering 10,588 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Riyadh to Beijing range from 1,907 ﷼ to 2,548 ﷼, with an average of 2,215 ﷼ over the past 12 months. Anything below 1,907 ﷼ counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average 1,176 ﷼ round-trip via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG), compared to 2,308 ﷼ for direct flights.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 369 ﷼–369 ﷼ for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Night is the busiest departure period on Riyadh to Beijing flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Riyadh to Beijing are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about 1,248 ﷼.

Flights from Riyadh to Beijing usually depart from Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) and may arrive at several airports in Beijing area, including Beijing Capital (PEK) and Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Riyadh to Beijing route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 56m.

One-stop flights from Riyadh to Beijing most commonly connect through:

• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Dammam King Fahad Intl (DMM) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) - 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 30% on flights from Riyadh to Beijing. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at 1,939 ﷼ round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at 2,751 ﷼, a difference of 812 ﷼.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between Riyadh and Beijing. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• SAUDIA
• Air China

Flying via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 10m, compared with 14h 29m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) and 14h 47m via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN).

Beijing is 5 hours ahead of Riyadh (China Time vs Arabian Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

China National Convention Center is one of the most viewed places in Beijing on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Riyadh to Beijing flights:

• SAUDIA: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• SAUDIA: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• China Eastern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.