Shanghai to Riyadh Distance
7,239 km · 4,498 miles · 9 h 33 min flight
The distance from Shanghai to Riyadh is 7,239 km (4,498 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 9 h 33 min. Riyadh is 5 hours behind Shanghai.
Shanghai
China
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
- 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
- Riyadh vs Shanghai
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Shanghai | West-northwest (285°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Riyadh | East-northeast (65°) |
| Halfway point | 33.73° N, 82.76° E |
| Shanghai coordinates | 31.22° N, 121.46° E |
| Riyadh coordinates | 24.69° N, 46.72° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Riyadh from Shanghai?
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 Shanghai to Riyadh?
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 Shanghai and Riyadh?
Riyadh is 5 hours behind Shanghai right now.
In which direction is Riyadh from Shanghai?
Riyadh lies to the west-northwest of Shanghai (initial bearing 285°).
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.