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Connecting route · Saudi Arabia → New Zealand

Flights from Riyadh to Auckland

There are no direct flights from Riyadh to Auckland. 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
RUHAKLDXB

Riyadh to Auckland at a glance

Fastest journey21h 17mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Doha

Best ways to fly from Riyadh to Auckland

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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RUH Dubai (DXB) AKL
Leg 1: Emirates, flyadeal, flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~21h 20m
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RUH Doha (DOH) AKL
Leg 1: Flynas, Qatar Airways, Saudia · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~21h 17m
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RUH Guangzhou (CAN) AKL
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Saudia · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~22h 28m
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RUH Shanghai (PVG) AKL
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~23h 18m
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RUH Kuala Lumpur (KUL) AKL
Leg 1: Riyadh Air, Saudia · Leg 2: Malaysia Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~22h 21m
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RUH Shenzhen (SZX) AKL
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Hainan 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
+10hAuckland vs Riyadh
Currency in Auckland
NZD
Airports
RUH → AKL

Flights from Riyadh to Auckland: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Riyadh to Auckland?
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 Riyadh to Auckland?
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 Riyadh and Auckland?
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 Riyadh and Auckland?
Riyadh: King Khalid International Airport (RUH). Auckland: Auckland International Airport (AKL).
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Auckland?
Auckland is 10 hours ahead of Riyadh.

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