Shanghai (PVG) to Riyadh (RUH) flights
An economy award from Shanghai (PVG) to Riyadh (RUH) starts at 25,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $43.50. One airline flies nonstop from Shanghai (PVG) to Riyadh (RUH): China Eastern Airlines. The two airports are 4,512 miles (7,262 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 35 ways to fly it with one stop, through Bahrain, Doha and Dubai and more.
How many miles PVG to RUH costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines | 25,500 | $43.50–360 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 34,700 | $33.50–170 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from PVG to RUH
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book PVG to RUH with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks China Eastern Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks China Eastern Airlines
PVG to RUH with one stop
35 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Bahrain (BAH)Gulf Air the whole way
- Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way
- Via Dubai (DXB)Emirates the whole way
+3 - Via Delhi (DEL)Air India the whole way
+1 - Via Abu Dhabi (AUH)Etihad Airways the whole way
- Via Beijing (PKX)China United Airlines, Air China and 4 more, then SaudiaKN
+3 - Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way
+1 - Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines the whole way
+5
- Via Shenzhen (SZX)China Southern Airlines the whole way+3
- Via Hong Kong (HKG)Cathay Pacific the whole way
+3 - Via Tbilisi (TBS)China Eastern Airlines, then Flynas
- Via Bangkok (BKK)Spring Airlines, Air China and 5 more, then Saudia and Regent Airways+4RX
- Via Colombo (CMB)China Eastern Airlines, then SriLankan Airlines
- Via Phuket (HKT)Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and 1 more, then Saudia
- Via Male (MLE)China Eastern Airlines, then Flynas and ZanAirB4
PVG to RUH: common questions
How many miles does PVG to RUH cost?
In economy it starts at 25,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $43.50. Next cheapest: Qantas Frequent Flyer (34,700). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from PVG to RUH?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Shanghai (PVG) to Riyadh (RUH).
How far is Shanghai from Riyadh by plane?
Shanghai (PVG) and Riyadh (RUH) are 4,512 miles (7,262 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book PVG to RUH award flights?
8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Shanghai and Riyadh?
The most direct connections are through Bahrain (BAH), Doha (DOH), Dubai (DXB), Delhi (DEL) and Abu Dhabi (AUH). On 18 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Gulf Air through Bahrain.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.