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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Guangzhou to Riyadh:

• Earliest: departs at 15:20 and lands at 01:56
• Latest: departs at 16:10 and lands at 02:46.

The flight takes about 10h 36m.

A direct flight from Guangzhou to Riyadh takes 10h 36m, covering 4,152 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Guangzhou to Riyadh range from £490 to £820, with an average of £736 over the past 12 months. Anything below £490 counts as a good deal.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £334 return via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG), compared with £820 for direct.

SAUDIA is the only airline operating Guangzhou to Riyadh flights. 79% of its flights are on time.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SAUDIA and XiamenAir. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A380-800 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £648 to £2,208. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport (RUH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £27 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Sixt
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• ADDCAR RENTAL
• Final Rentals

Flights from Guangzhou to Riyadh usually depart from Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) and arrive at Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Guangzhou to Riyadh route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 5h 06m.

One-stop flights from Guangzhou to Riyadh most commonly connect through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Capital (PEK) – 17% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 58% on flights from Guangzhou to Riyadh. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £398 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £932, a difference of £534.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Guangzhou and Riyadh. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• SAUDIA
• China Southern

Flying via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 49m, compared to 14h 27m via Beijing Capital (PEK) and 14h 41m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG).

Riyadh is 5 hours behind Guangzhou (Arabian Time vs China Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Kingdom Center is one of the most viewed places in Riyadh on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Guangzhou to Riyadh flights:

• SAUDIA: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• SAUDIA: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• XiamenAir: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• China Eastern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.