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Paris to Riyadh Flight Time: 6h 3m (4,651 km)

A direct flight from Paris (CDG) to Riyadh (RUH) covers about 4,651 km (≈ 2,890 mi) and takes roughly 6h 3m of block time including taxi, climb and descent. Local clocks shift by +2 hours on arrival. The estimate assumes a nonstop commercial flight at typical cruise speed.

RouteCDG → RUH
Distance4,651 km · 2,890 mi
Estimated flight time6h 3m
Time differenceUTC+2

Paris to Riyadh Flight Time: 6h 3m (4,651 km)

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CDGParis Charles de Gaulle AirportRUHKing Khalid International Airport
Estimated flight time
6h 3m
Route
4,651 kmCDGParisRUHRiyadh
Great-circle distance (estimate) — the real flight path is longer
Distance
4,651 km
2,890 mi
Time difference from Paris
+2h
Next steps
Riyadh → Paris (RUH → CDG)
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Enter your Riyadh trip details to get flight time figures based on current, Riyadh-specific numbers.

  1. 1

    Step 1

    We compute the air distance between CDG (Paris) and RUH (Riyadh) from real coordinates.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    We estimate flight time at 850 km/h: about 6h 3m over 4,651 km.

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    Step 3

    We add the time difference: Paris (UTC+1) vs Riyadh (UTC+3).

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FAQs

How long is the flight from Paris to Riyadh?

About 6h 3m — an estimate for 4,651 km at 850 km/h.

When is the best time to book Paris–Riyadh flights?

November–February has the mildest weather and is the busiest; summer trips are usually quieter and often cheaper.

What documents and baggage rules apply on this route — Paris to Riyadh?

A passport valid 6+ months is the baseline; baggage varies by fare and carrier — check the allowance before check-in.

How long is the return flight from Riyadh to Paris?

About the same 6h 3m (4,651 km), across a 2-hour time change.

How is the Paris–Riyadh flight time derived in this calculator?

We compute the great-circle distance from both airports' real coordinates, divide by 850 km/h and add 35 minutes for climb and taxi — real times move ±15–20 minutes with winds and routing.

What's the distance between Paris and Riyadh?

Roughly 4,651 km (2,890 mi) great-circle between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and King Khalid International Airport.

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