Riyadh to Shenzhen (RUH-SZX): nonstop upgrade & award space

China Southern Airlines flies the RUH to SZX nonstop about 4 times a week. With China Southern Airlines flying most of the schedule, the long-haul premium cabin opens when that one carrier decides it does, which is why the calendar matters more than the search. 2LNR tracks award seats on China Southern Airlines across every RUH to SZX date, so you can see whether a seat exists before you move points.

Schedule last confirmed . Departure times come from 2LNR's schedule data; confirm with the airline before you book.

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Riyadh to Shenzhen flight schedule

Scheduled nonstop departures for RUH to SZX, last checked against our schedule feed on September 6, 2026. Airlines retime and cancel flights, so confirm with the airline before you book.

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Scheduled nonstop departures from Riyadh (RUH) to Shenzhen (SZX)
Date Flight Airline Departs RUH Arrives SZX Duration Aircraft
CZ 5008China Southern Airlines00:3013:408h 10m333
CZ 5008China Southern Airlines20:1009:208h 10m333
CZ 5008China Southern Airlines01:0014:158h 15m333
CZ 5008China Southern Airlines00:3013:408h 10m333
CZ 5008China Southern Airlines00:3013:408h 10m333
CZ 5008China Southern Airlines20:1009:208h 10m333
CZ 5008China Southern Airlines01:0014:158h 15m333

Showing all 7 scheduled RUH to SZX departures across the next 7 days with service. Later dates are on the interactive map.

Departure and arrival times are local at their own airport, so an arrival can fall on a different local date than the departure; the duration column is the true elapsed flying time. A dash means the airline has not filed that value in the schedule data we hold. Aircraft are IATA equipment codes as filed, and can change up to departure.

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Award seats on RUH to SZX departures

2LNR tracks award seats on China Southern Airlines, date by date. Open the calendar for Riyadh to Shenzhen to see whether a seat exists before you move points, the next 14 days free on every product and the full horizon on Pro.

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Confirmed upgrade and award seats on each RUH to SZX departure, checked against live inventory so you know what is open before you book.

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Airlines flying Riyadh to Shenzhen nonstop

Carriers operating RUH to SZX nonstop in the current schedule. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on each of them.

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Frequently asked questions about RUH to SZX

How far is Shenzhen from Riyadh?
RUH to SZX covers about 4,200 miles nonstop. Flight times vary by aircraft and season; the schedule table on this page lists each scheduled departure with its own times.
Which airlines fly nonstop from RUH to SZX?
China Southern Airlines is currently the only airline flying RUH to SZX nonstop. 2LNR tracks award seats on China Southern Airlines.
How many flights a week are there from RUH to SZX?
About 4 nonstop flights a week run between Riyadh and Shenzhen in the current schedule, operated by China Southern Airlines. Frequency shifts by season, and the schedule table on this page shows what is scheduled next.
What time do flights from RUH to SZX depart?
Scheduled RUH to SZX nonstops in the next 7 days with service leave between 00:30 and 20:10, local time at Riyadh. The schedule table on this page lists every departure by date, with its arrival time and aircraft.
How do I check upgrade or award availability on RUH to SZX?
Open the RUH to SZX route on the interactive map or the matrix to see award seats by date on China Southern Airlines, the next 14 days free and the full horizon on Pro. On Pro you can also set an alert on the route and 2LNR notifies you when space opens.

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