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Connecting route · Saudi Arabia → South Korea

Flights from Riyadh to Seoul

There are no direct flights from Riyadh to Seoul. The easiest way is one stop via Beijing or New Delhi, about 11h 52m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 52m
RUHSELPKX

Riyadh to Seoul at a glance

Fastest journey11h 52mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Beijing or New Delhi

Best ways to fly from Riyadh to Seoul

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 Beijing (PKX) SEL
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Saudia · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 52m
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RUH New Delhi (DEL) SEL
Leg 1: Air India, Flynas, IndiGo · Leg 2: Air India, Korean Air
One airline, one ticket ~12h 07m
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RUH Dubai (DXB) SEL
Leg 1: Emirates, flyadeal, flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~12h 00m
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RUH Doha (DOH) SEL
Leg 1: Flynas, Qatar Airways, Saudia · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~11h 56m
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RUH Shanghai (PVG) SEL
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 37m
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RUH Abu Dhabi (AUH) SEL
Leg 1: Etihad Airways, Flynas, Saudia · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~12h 03m
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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
7,550 km4,689 miles
Journey time
11h 52mestimate
Time difference
+6hSeoul vs Riyadh
Currency in Seoul
KRW
Airports
RUH → ICN, GMP

Flights from Riyadh to Seoul: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Riyadh to Seoul?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Beijing, New Delhi and Dubai. 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 Seoul?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 52m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,550 km.
Where do you change planes between Riyadh and Seoul?
The best connecting points are Beijing (PKX), New Delhi (DEL), Dubai (DXB) and Doha (DOH). China Southern Airlines flies both legs via Beijing, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Riyadh and Seoul?
Riyadh: King Khalid International Airport (RUH). Seoul: Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP).
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Seoul?
Seoul is 6 hours ahead of Riyadh.

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