Riyadh to Guangzhou flight distance & time (RUH-CAN)
How far is Riyadh from Guangzhou by plane? The great circle distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) is 6,698 km / 3,616 nm, about 8h 2m flight time, with an initial heading of 76° (ENE).
| From | King Khaled International Airport (RUH), Riyadh, SA |
|---|---|
| To | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), Guangzhou, CN |
| Distance | 6,698 km · 3,616 nm · 4,162 mi |
| Initial heading | 76° (ENE) |
Airlines on this route
Aircraft with enough range to fly RUH to CAN nonstop
| Type | Range |
|---|---|
| Gulfstream Aerospace Gulfstream III (G-1159A) | 3,650 nm / 6,760 km |
| Boeing 377 Stratocruiser | 3,650 nm / 6,760 km |
| Airbus A319 | 3,672 nm / 6,801 km |
| Bristol 175 Britannia | 3,709 nm / 6,869 km |
| Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter / KC-97 Stratotanker | 3,736 nm / 6,919 km |
| McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender | 3,797 nm / 7,032 km |
| Boeing 757-200 | 3,900 nm / 7,223 km |
| Vickers 667 Valiant | 3,910 nm / 7,241 km |
| Aerospatiale / BAC Concorde | 3,915 nm / 7,251 km |
| Aerospatiale / BAC Concorde | 3,915 nm / 7,251 km |
| Handley Page H.P.80 Victor | 3,974 nm / 7,360 km |
| AVRO 698 Vulcan | 4,000 nm / 7,408 km |
| Boeing E-3 Sentry | 4,000 nm / 7,408 km |
| Boeing 737-800 | 4,000 nm / 7,408 km |
| Douglas DC-7 | 4,000 nm / 7,408 km |
| Boeing 747-400 LCF Large Cargo Freighter (Dreamlifter) | 4,200 nm / 7,778 km |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Gulfstream IV (G300 / G350 / G400 / G450) | 4,222 nm / 7,819 km |
| Dassault Falcon 900 | 4,233 nm / 7,840 km |
| Dassault-Breguet Br. 1150 Atlantic | 4,320 nm / 8,001 km |
| Martin JRM Mars | 4,320 nm / 8,001 km |
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is Riyadh from Guangzhou?
- The great circle distance between Riyadh and Guangzhou is 6,698 km (3,616 nm / 4,162 mi).
- How long is the flight from Riyadh to Guangzhou?
- A direct flight from RUH to CAN takes about 8h 2m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
- Is there a nonstop flight from Riyadh to Guangzhou?
- Yes - 1 airline currently operates this route, see the list above.