Good to know - Cheap tickets Shanghai — Riyadh
| Minimal flight time | 11h 30m |
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| Flight distance | 7231 km |
| Most popular airline | China Eastern Airlines |
| Round-trip from | $197 |
Airfare Shanghai – Riyadh by month
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Schedule of direct flights Shanghai — Riyadh
| Departure | Arrival | Flight days | Flight | Airlines | Flight time | Airports | |
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| 02:30 | 09:00 | mon, wed | CK251 | China Cargo Airlines | 11h 30m | Shanghai Pudong International Airport — King Khaled International Airport | Select dates |
| 11:55 | 19:10 | mon, tue, wed, thu, sat, sun | MU269 | China Eastern Airlines | 12h 15m | Shanghai Pudong International Airport — King Khaled International Airport | Select dates |
| 12:00 | 19:10 | mon, wed, thu, fri, sun | MU269 | China Eastern Airlines | 12h 10m | Shanghai Pudong International Airport — King Khaled International Airport | Select dates |
Popular airlines flying Shanghai — Riyadh
Flight Shanghai – Riyadh is served by 20 airlines. 2 airlines operate direct flights.
Airlines with direct flights
Other airlines flying with transfers
Flights Shanghai — Riyadh
The selection of cheap flights Shanghai — Riyadh
The price of the flight Shanghai — Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) — Shanghai from $197 (round-trip).
The average price of the flight Shanghai — Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) — Shanghai $498 (round-trip).
- Departure city: Shanghai
- IATA code of the city of origin: SHA
- Departure airports: Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
- Departure country: China
- Destination city: Riyadh
- IATA code of the destination city: RUH
- Destination airports: King Khaled International Airport
- Destination country: Saudi Arabia
Low cost flights Shanghai — Riyadh (SHA — RUH)
The distance between Shanghai and Riyadh 4493 miles (or 7231 kilometres).
The time difference between Shanghai and Riyadh is 5 h.
Minimal flight time from Shanghai to Riyadh 11h 30m.
Routes from nearby cities to Riyadh
A flight from a neighbouring city can help you save money on plane tickets.
The closest airports to Shanghai with a flight to Riyadh are in Nanjing.
Popular International routes from Shanghai
Popular routes from Riyadh
If you are going to fly from Riyadh, then study the popular flights. The most popular flights from Riyadh:
Popular domestic routes from Shanghai
FAQ about Shanghai — Riyadh
Are there any direct flights Shanghai — Riyadh?
Yes, they do: CK251, MU269
Can we fly from Shanghai to Riyadh?
Yes, you can fly from Shanghai to Riyadh. Shanghai has 2 airports (Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) for flights. China Cargo Airlines, China Eastern Airlines depart from Shanghai on mon, tue, wed, thu, fri, sat, sun. There are non-direct flights through AeroLogic, Air China, Air France, Air India, AirAsia X, Atlas Air, British Airways, Cargolux, Cebu Pacific, China Southern Airlines, Egyptair, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways (Greenliner Livery), FedEx, Gulf Air, KLM, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines.
How long does it take to fly from Shanghai to Riyadh?
A direct flight lasts an average of 11h 30m, during which time the aircraft covers a distance of 7231 km.
How much do flights Shanghai — Riyadh cost?
The price of flights Shanghai — Riyadh starts from $197.
What days does the plane fly Shanghai — Riyadh?
Planes fly Shanghai — Riyadh 7 times a week on the following days: mon, tue, wed, thu, fri, sat, sun
What airports are there in Shanghai and Riyadh?
In Shanghai — Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. In Riyadh — King Khaled International Airport.
What flights are currently flying from Shanghai to Riyadh?
The following flights fly between Shanghai and Riyadh: CK251, MU269, MU269
What month is the cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Riyadh?
High season is considered to be and the cheapest month is . Enter your preferred airports (or cities) and dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Shanghai — Riyadh flight deals.
Which airlines direct fly from Shanghai to Riyadh?
The following airlines have direct flights Shanghai — Riyadh: China Cargo Airlines, China Eastern Airlines.
Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Riyadh?
All the following airlines flights Shanghai — Riyadh: AeroLogic, Air China, Air France, Air India, AirAsia X, Atlas Air, British Airways, Cargolux, Cebu Pacific, China Cargo Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Egyptair, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways (Greenliner Livery), FedEx, Gulf Air, KLM, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines.