Riyadh to Beijing Distance
6,598 km · 4,100 miles · 8 h 45 min flight
The distance from Riyadh to Beijing is 6,598 km (4,100 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 8 h 45 min. Beijing is 5 hours ahead of Riyadh.
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Beijing
China
- Kilometres
- 6,598
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 4,100
- 3,562 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 8 h 45 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +5 hours
- Beijing vs Riyadh
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Riyadh | East-northeast (57°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Beijing | West (278°) |
| Halfway point | 37.55° N, 78.20° E |
| Riyadh coordinates | 24.69° N, 46.72° E |
| Beijing coordinates | 39.91° N, 116.40° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Beijing from Riyadh?
6,598 kilometres or 4,100 miles (3,562 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Riyadh to Beijing?
About 8 h 45 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Beijing?
Beijing is 5 hours ahead of Riyadh right now.
In which direction is Beijing from Riyadh?
Beijing lies to the east-northeast of Riyadh (initial bearing 57°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.