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Flights from Seoul to Riyadh

There are no direct flights from Seoul to Riyadh. 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
SELRUHPKX

Seoul to Riyadh at a glance

Fastest journey11h 52mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Beijing or New Delhi

Best ways to fly from Seoul to Riyadh

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

1
SEL Beijing (PKX) RUH
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Saudia
One airline, one ticket ~11h 52m
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2
SEL New Delhi (DEL) RUH
Leg 1: Air India, Korean Air · Leg 2: Air India, Flynas, IndiGo
One airline, one ticket ~12h 07m
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3
SEL Dubai (DXB) RUH
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates, flyadeal, flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~12h 00m
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4
SEL Doha (DOH) RUH
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Flynas, Qatar Airways, Saudia
One airline, one ticket ~11h 56m
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SEL Shanghai (PVG) RUH
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 37m
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SEL Abu Dhabi (AUH) RUH
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways, Flynas, Saudia
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
-6hRiyadh vs Seoul
Currency in Riyadh
SAR
Airports
ICN, GMP → RUH

Flights from Seoul to Riyadh: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Seoul to Riyadh?
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 Seoul to Riyadh?
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 Seoul and Riyadh?
The best connecting points are Beijing (PKX), New Delhi (DEL), Dubai (DXB) and Doha (DOH). Air China flies both legs via Beijing, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Seoul and Riyadh?
Seoul: Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP). Riyadh: King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
What is the time difference between Seoul and Riyadh?
Riyadh is 6 hours behind Seoul.

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