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Flights between Hong Kong (HKG) and Riyadh (RUH)

Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong ↔ King Khalid International Airport, Saudi Arabia

A direct route between Hong Kong and Riyadh appears in the OpenFlights route network.

Airlines currently operating this route:

Observed from recent schedules · as of 7 Aug 2026 — sampled, not a live timetable; confirm with the airline.

Saudi Arabian (SV)LGW (HE)Cathay Pacific (CX)Aerotranscargo (F5)
Distance
6,782 km
4,214 miles
Est. flight time
8h 59m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~5h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Hong Kong

Jan
18°
23/13
25mm
Feb
19°
24/14
50mm
Mar
22°
27/17
80mm
Apr
25°
30/20
175mm
May
29°
34/24
305mm
Jun
30°
35/25
455mm
Jul
31°
36/26
380mm
Aug
31°
36/26
365mm
Sep
30°
35/25
250mm
Oct
28°
33/23
110mm
Nov
24°
29/19
40mm
Dec
20°
25/15
25mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Saudi Arabia

Jan
21°
26/16
10mm
Feb
24°
29/19
8mm
Mar
28°
33/23
25mm
Apr
33°
38/28
30mm
May
38°
43/33
5mm
Jun
41°
46/36
0mm
Jul
42°
47/37
0mm
Aug
42°
47/37
0mm
Sep
40°
45/35
0mm
Oct
35°
40/30
2mm
Nov
28°
33/23
25mm
Dec
23°
28/18
15mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Saudi Arabia: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Hong Kong from Riyadh?

Hong Kong (HKG) and Riyadh (RUH) are around 6,782 km (4,214 miles) apart — an estimated 8h 59m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the HKG–RUH route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include Saudi Arabian, LGW, Cathay Pacific, Aerotranscargo. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Riyadh?

Time difference ~ 5 hours (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in Saudi Arabia?

Across Saudi Arabia, the warmest month on average is July, with mean temperatures around 42°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Is there a travel advisory for Saudi Arabia?

The UK FCDO currently rates Saudi Arabia as Caution — some areas. Check the official source before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.