Saudia Airlines SV978 flight status now

SV978 - SVA978 Saudia Airlines (SV)
RUH Riyadh Saudi Arabia
Flight RUH to CAN
CAN Guangzhou China
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure King Khaled International Airport
IATA: RUHICAO: OERK
Scheduled 14:50
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Arrival Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
IATA: CANICAO: ZGGG
Scheduled 03:40
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SV978 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 7 hours 50 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 6697 kms / 4161 miles
Airline
  • Saudia Airlines
  • IATA: SV
  • ICAO: SVA
  • Operating Days: Wednesday, Saturday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Cargo/Mail
  • Seats: 0
  • Freight capacity: 100 tons
  • Passenger classes: N/A
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 777 Freighter
  • Callsign: F-VABP5
  • Departure Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
  • Arrival Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
  • Current Time in Riyadh: Tuesday 2025-11-18 02:21 AM
  • Current Time in Guangzhou: Tuesday 2025-11-18 07:21 AM

International flight Saudia Airlines SV978 takes off from Riyadh (RUH) Saudi Arabia to Guangzhou (CAN) China. It's operated by Saudia Airlines. The plane leaves King Khaled International Airport at 14:50 Asia/Riyadh. The flight is expected to land at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport at 03:40 Asia/Shanghai. The flight will last about 7 hours 50 minutes.

Similar flight route from Riyadh (RUH) to Guangzhou (CAN)

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Riyadh to Guangzhou?

On average, nonstop flight takes 7 hour(s) 50 minutes, with the flight distance of 6697 km (4161 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Saudia Airlines SV978 flight?

All Saudia Airlines SV978 flights are operated using Boeing 777 Freighter aircraft.

How many Saudia Airlines SV978 flights are operated a week?

2 flights per week. The Flight Saudia Airlines SV978 is operated on Wednesday, Saturday.