Riyadh (RUH) to Beijing (PEK) flights
An economy award from Riyadh (RUH) to Beijing (PEK) starts at 35,000 miles one way with Thai Royal Orchid Plus on Air China, plus taxes and fees from $52.90. One airline flies nonstop from Riyadh (RUH) to Beijing (PEK): Air China. The two airports are 4,099 miles (6,596 km) apart. Air China is in Star Alliance. There are also 34 ways to fly it with one stop, through Islamabad, Dubai and Abu Dhabi and more.
How many miles RUH to PEK 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.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Air China | 35,000 | $52.90–64 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Air China | 40,000 | $80.90–92 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air China | 40,000 | $52.90–64 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Air China | 40,000 | $97.70–458.80 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Air China | 45,000 | $77.90–89 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Air China | 48,000 | $52.90–64 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Air China | 53,000 | $72.90–364 |
| United MileagePlusOn Air China | 55,000 | $52.90–64 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air China | 59,000 | $52.90–64 |
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.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from RUH to PEK
- Air ChinaStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book RUH to PEK with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air China
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air China
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air China
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air China
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air China
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air China
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air China
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Air China
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Air China
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Air China
- United MileagePlusBooks Air China
RUH to PEK with one stop
34 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Islamabad (ISB)Pakistan International Airlines the whole wayPAPK+5
PK - Via Dubai (DXB)Emirates the whole way
+3 - Via Abu Dhabi (AUH)Etihad Airways, Saudia and 1 more, then Air China
- Via Delhi (DEL)Air India, Saudia and 2 more, then Air China
+1 - Via Karachi (KHI)Pakistan International Airlines, Saudia and 3 more, then Air ChinaPK+2
- Via Baku (GYD)Azerbaijan Airlines the whole wayJ2J2
- Via Dhaka (DAC)Biman Bangladesh Airlines, Saudia and 2 more, then Air ChinaBGBS+1
- Via Shanghai (PVG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
+1 - Via Guangzhou (CAN)Saudia and China Southern Airlines, then Air China, Hainan Airlines and 1 more
- Via Shenzhen (SZX)China Southern Airlines, then Air China, Hainan Airlines and 1 more
- Via Hong Kong (HKG)Cathay Pacific the whole way
- Via Bangkok (BKK)Saudia and Regent Airways, then Air China, Hainan Airlines and 1 moreRX
- Via Cairo (CAI)EgyptAir the whole way
+6 - Via Moscow (SVO)Saudia, then Air China and Hainan Airlines
- Via Istanbul (IST)Turkish Airlines the whole way
+1
RUH to PEK: common questions
How many miles does RUH to PEK cost?
In economy it starts at 35,000 miles one way with Thai Royal Orchid Plus on Air China, plus taxes and fees from $52.90. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (40,000), EVA Air Infinity MileageLands (40,000) and TAP Miles&Go (40,000). 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 RUH to PEK?
Air China (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Riyadh (RUH) to Beijing (PEK).
How far is Riyadh from Beijing by plane?
Riyadh (RUH) and Beijing (PEK) are 4,099 miles (6,596 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book RUH to PEK award flights?
11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Riyadh and Beijing?
The most direct connections are through Islamabad (ISB), Dubai (DXB), Abu Dhabi (AUH), Delhi (DEL) and Karachi (KHI). On 12 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Pakistan International Airlines through Islamabad.
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.