Distance From Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to King Khaled International Airport, CAN - RUH Distance

The distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) is 4155 miles or 6687 kilometers or 3608 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Guangzhou (Huadu) ( China ) to Riyadh ( Saudi Arabia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Guangzhou (Huadu) and Riyadh takes around 9 hours 33 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Guangzhou (Huadu), China to King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 9 hours 33 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • CAN - RUH

Kilometers		6687 km
Statute Miles		4155 miles
Nautical Miles		3608 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 33 minutes

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to King Khaled International Airport Flight Route Map - CAN to RUH Flight Path

Location of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport & King Khaled International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Guangzhou (Huadu) to Riyadh nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Guangzhou (Huadu), China and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. .

Nonstop flight route between Guangzhou (Huadu), China and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CAN - RUH

Time difference between Guangzhou (Huadu) (China) and Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is 5 Hours.
Riyadh time is 5 Hours behind Guangzhou (Huadu).

Location	Local Time
Guangzhou (Huadu) (China)	2025-12-14, 21:42:18 CST
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)	2025-12-14, 16:42:18 +03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN / ZGGG) Guangzhou (Huadu), China

Destination

King Khaled International Airport (RUH / OERK) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia