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Flights from Auckland to Riyadh

There are no direct flights from Auckland to Riyadh. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Doha, about 21h 20m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 21h 17m
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Auckland to Riyadh at a glance

Fastest journey21h 17mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Doha

Best ways to fly from Auckland to Riyadh

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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AKL Dubai (DXB) RUH
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates, flyadeal, flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~21h 20m
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AKL Doha (DOH) RUH
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Flynas, Qatar Airways, Saudia
One airline, one ticket ~21h 17m
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AKL Guangzhou (CAN) RUH
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Saudia
One airline, one ticket ~22h 28m
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AKL Shanghai (PVG) RUH
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~23h 18m
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AKL Kuala Lumpur (KUL) RUH
Leg 1: Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: Riyadh Air, Saudia
Self-transfer likely ~22h 21m
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AKL Shenzhen (SZX) RUH
Leg 1: Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~23h 27m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
14,940 km9,278 miles
Journey time
21h 17mestimate
Time difference
-10hRiyadh vs Auckland
Currency in Riyadh
SAR
Airports
AKL → RUH

Flights from Auckland to Riyadh: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Auckland to Riyadh?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Doha and Guangzhou. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Auckland to Riyadh?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 21h 17m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 14,940 km.
Where do you change planes between Auckland and Riyadh?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Doha (DOH), Guangzhou (CAN) and Shanghai (PVG). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Auckland and Riyadh?
Auckland: Auckland International Airport (AKL). Riyadh: King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
What is the time difference between Auckland and Riyadh?
Riyadh is 10 hours behind Auckland.

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