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Flight Distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
RUHOERK
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
King Khalid International Airport
Great Circle Path
7,218 km4,485 miles • 3,897 NM
Destination Airport
ZSSSSHA
Shanghai (Minhang), China
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Direct Distance
7,218 km
4,485 Statute Miles
3,897 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
9h 0m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
650 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
66° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
9h 0m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
8h 21m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
14h 23m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🌐 SA→🌐 CN
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
- City / Country: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- ICAO Code: OERK
- Coordinates: 24.9576°, 46.6988°
- Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
- Elevation: 2049 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
- City / Country: Shanghai (Minhang), China
- ICAO Code: ZSSS
- Coordinates: 31.1981°, 121.3343°
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Elevation: 10 ft
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