Riyadh (RUH) to Beijing (PKX) flights
An economy award from Riyadh (RUH) to Beijing (PKX) starts at 25,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Saudia, plus taxes and fees from $82.90. One airline flies nonstop from Riyadh (RUH) to Beijing (PKX): Saudia. The two airports are 4,095 miles (6,590 km) apart. Saudia is in SkyTeam. There are also 19 ways to fly it with one stop, through Dammam, Doha and Abu Dhabi and more.
How many miles RUH to PKX 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Saudia | 25,500 | $82.90–444 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn Saudia | 40,000 | $92.90–304 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Saudia | 48,000 | $103.30–210.40 |
| Etihad GuestOn Saudia | 60,000 | $52.90–354 |
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 PKX
- SaudiaSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book RUH to PKX with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Saudia
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Saudia
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Saudia
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Saudia
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Saudia
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Saudia
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Saudia
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Saudia
RUH to PKX with one stop
19 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Dammam (DMM)Saudia the whole way
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- Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way
- Via Abu Dhabi (AUH)Etihad Airways the whole way
- Via Muscat (MCT)Saudia, Oman Air and 1 more, then China Eastern Airlines
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- Via Dhaka (DAC)Biman Bangladesh Airlines, Saudia and 2 more, then China Southern AirlinesBGBS+1
- Via Shanghai (PVG)China Eastern Airlines the whole wayKN
+3 - Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines the whole wayKN+4
- Via Shenzhen (SZX)China Southern Airlines the whole wayKN+2
- Via Hong Kong (HKG)Cathay Pacific, then China Southern Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines and 3 more
+2 - Via Bangkok (BKK)Saudia and Regent Airways, then Air China and China Eastern AirlinesRX
- Via Moscow (SVO)Saudia, then China Southern Airlines, Aeroflot and 1 more
- Via Male (MLE)Flynas and ZanAir, then Beijing Capital AirlinesB4
- Via Istanbul (IST)Saudia, Turkish Airlines and 2 more, then China Southern Airlines
+1 - Via Kuala Lumpur (KUL)Saudia and Regent Airways, then Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia X and 1 moreRX
- Via Singapore (SIN)Singapore Airlines the whole way
RUH to PKX: common questions
How many miles does RUH to PKX cost?
In economy it starts at 25,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Saudia, plus taxes and fees from $82.90. Next cheapest: Delta SkyMiles (40,000), SAS EuroBonus (48,000) and Etihad Guest (60,000). 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 PKX?
Saudia (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Riyadh (RUH) to Beijing (PKX).
How far is Riyadh from Beijing by plane?
Riyadh (RUH) and Beijing (PKX) are 4,095 miles (6,590 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 PKX 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 Riyadh and Beijing?
The most direct connections are through Dammam (DMM), Doha (DOH), Abu Dhabi (AUH), Muscat (MCT) and Dhaka (DAC). On 7 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Saudia through Dammam.
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.