Riyadh to Shanghai Distance
7,239 km · 4,498 miles · 9 h 33 min flight
The distance from Riyadh to Shanghai is 7,239 km (4,498 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 9 h 33 min. Shanghai is 5 hours ahead of Riyadh.
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Shanghai
China
- Kilometres
- 7,239
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 4,498
- 3,909 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 9 h 33 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +5 hours
- Shanghai vs Riyadh
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Riyadh | East-northeast (65°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Shanghai | West-northwest (285°) |
| Halfway point | 33.73° N, 82.76° E |
| Riyadh coordinates | 24.69° N, 46.72° E |
| Shanghai coordinates | 31.22° N, 121.46° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Shanghai from Riyadh?
7,239 kilometres or 4,498 miles (3,909 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Riyadh to Shanghai?
About 9 h 33 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 Shanghai?
Shanghai is 5 hours ahead of Riyadh right now.
In which direction is Shanghai from Riyadh?
Shanghai lies to the east-northeast of Riyadh (initial bearing 65°).
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.