Distance From King Khaled International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport, RUH - PEK Distance

The distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is 4099 miles or 6596 kilometers or 3560 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 Riyadh ( Saudi Arabia ) to Beijing ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Riyadh and Beijing takes around 9 hours 25 minutes.

Estimated flight time from King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Beijing Capital International Airport, Beijing, China is 9 hours 25 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 • RUH - PEK

Kilometers		6596 km
Statute Miles		4099 miles
Nautical Miles		3560 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 25 minutes

King Khaled International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport Flight Route Map - RUH to PEK Flight Path

Location of King Khaled International Airport & Beijing Capital International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Riyadh to Beijing nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Beijing, China. .

Nonstop flight route between Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Beijing, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RUH - PEK

Time difference between Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and Beijing (China) is 5 Hours.
Beijing time is 5 Hours ahead of Riyadh.

Location	Local Time
Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)	2025-12-16, 04:18:18 +03
Beijing (China)	2025-12-16, 09:18:18 CST

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

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

Destination

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK / ZBAA) Beijing, China