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Flights from Sydney to Riyadh

Live fares from the airlines, sorted by cheapest, fastest or fewest stops. Say when and who in one sentence; we fill in every traveller when you book.

Distance
12,800 km
as the crow flies
Non-stop
≈ 16h 5m
if an airline flies it direct; connections take longer
Time in Riyadh
8 h behind
Sydney today; 7 h behind in July
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Compare Sydney to Riyadh

No recent fare here yet. These open one way on Mon 30 Nov for one adult; change the date on the site to suit.

Say it your way

Tap one to start with it typed, then change the dates or people to suit.

How booking Sydney to Riyadh works

Type the trip the way you’d say it: “Sydney to Riyadh on the 14th, back the following Sunday, me and my partner”. We read the dates, the people and the cabin from that, then ask the airlines for live fares.

Pick a fare and every traveller is filled in from your profile: names, dates of birth and, when a flight to Saudi Arabia needs one, passports. Pay by card, and the airline issues the tickets.

Sydney to Riyadh: questions

How long is the flight from Sydney to Riyadh?

About 16h 5m non-stop. A flight with a connection takes longer, depending on the stop.

Is there a direct flight from Sydney to Riyadh?

It is close enough for a non-stop, but whether an airline flies it changes with the season. Search your dates and pick “Fewest stops” to see non-stop fares first.

How far is Riyadh from Sydney?

12,800 km as the crow flies.

What is the time difference between Sydney and Riyadh?

Riyadh is 8 hours behind Sydney in January and 7 hours behind Sydney in July. The gap moves between 7 and 8 hours as daylight saving starts and ends, so check the exact difference for your dates.

Do I need a passport to fly Sydney to Riyadh?

Yes, it is an international flight to Saudi Arabia. The airline may ask for passport details when you book; we fill them in from your profile. Check entry rules for Saudi Arabia before you go.

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