China to Saudi Arabia Β· 4,512 miles (7,262 km)

Shanghai (PVG) to Riyadh (RUH) flights

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25,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

An economy award from Shanghai (PVG) to Riyadh (RUH) starts at 25,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $43.50. One airline flies nonstop from Shanghai (PVG) to Riyadh (RUH): China Eastern Airlines. The two airports are 4,512 miles (7,262 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 35 ways to fly it with one stop, through Bahrain, Doha and Dubai and more.

How many miles PVG to RUH costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines25,500$43.50–360
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines34,700$33.50–170

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from PVG to RUH

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    China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

Book PVG to RUH with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

PVG to RUH with one stop

35 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Bahrain (BAH)Gulf Air the whole way
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    Gulf Air logo
    Saudia logo
    Flynas logo
  • Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way
    Qatar Airways logo
    Saudia logo
    Qatar Airways logo
    Flynas logo
  • Via Dubai (DXB)Emirates the whole way
    Emirates logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Emirates logo
    flydubai logo
    Saudia logo
    +3
  • Via Delhi (DEL)Air India the whole way
    Air India logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Air India logo
    Saudia logo
    Flynas logo
    +1
  • Via Abu Dhabi (AUH)Etihad Airways the whole way
    Etihad Airways logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Etihad Airways logo
    Saudia logo
    Flynas logo
  • Via Beijing (PKX)China United Airlines, Air China and 4 more, then Saudia
    KN
    Air China logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +3
    Saudia logo
  • Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way
    Air China logo
    Hainan Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +1
    Air China logo
  • Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines the whole way
    Air China logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    +5
    Saudia logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
  • Via Shenzhen (SZX)China Southern Airlines the whole way
    Air China logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Hainan Airlines logo
    +3
    China Southern Airlines logo
  • Via Hong Kong (HKG)Cathay Pacific the whole way
    Spring Airlines logo
    Cathay Pacific logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    +3
    Cathay Pacific logo
  • Via Tbilisi (TBS)China Eastern Airlines, then Flynas
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Flynas logo
  • Via Bangkok (BKK)Spring Airlines, Air China and 5 more, then Saudia and Regent Airways
    Spring Airlines logo
    Air China logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    +4
    Saudia logo
    RX
  • Via Colombo (CMB)China Eastern Airlines, then SriLankan Airlines
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    SriLankan Airlines logo
  • Via Phuket (HKT)Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and 1 more, then Saudia
    Spring Airlines logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    Juneyao Airlines logo
    Saudia logo
  • Via Male (MLE)China Eastern Airlines, then Flynas and ZanAir
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Flynas logo
    B4
See all 35 in Routes

PVG to RUH: common questions

How many miles does PVG to RUH cost?

In economy it starts at 25,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $43.50. Next cheapest: Qantas Frequent Flyer (34,700). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from PVG to RUH?

China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Shanghai (PVG) to Riyadh (RUH).

How far is Shanghai from Riyadh by plane?

Shanghai (PVG) and Riyadh (RUH) are 4,512 miles (7,262 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book PVG to RUH award flights?

8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Shanghai and Riyadh?

The most direct connections are through Bahrain (BAH), Doha (DOH), Dubai (DXB), Delhi (DEL) and Abu Dhabi (AUH). On 18 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Gulf Air through Bahrain.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.