Saudia Airlines SV979 flight status now

SV979 - SVA979 Saudia Airlines (SV)
CAN Guangzhou China
Flight CAN to RUH
RUH Riyadh Saudi Arabia
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
IATA: CANICAO: ZGGG
Scheduled 05:10
None None
Arrival King Khaled International Airport
IATA: RUHICAO: OERK
Scheduled 09:15
T4 None
SV979 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 9 hours 5 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 6697 kms / 4161 miles
Airline
  • Saudia Airlines
  • IATA: SV
  • ICAO: SVA
  • Operating Days: Thursday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Cargo/Mail
  • Seats: 0
  • Freight capacity: 100 tons
  • Passenger classes: N/A
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 777 Freighter
  • Callsign: F-VYYY2
  • Departure Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
  • Arrival Timezone: Asia/Riyadh
  • Current Time in Guangzhou: Tuesday 2025-11-18 07:01 AM
  • Current Time in Riyadh: Tuesday 2025-11-18 02:01 AM

International flight Saudia Airlines SV979 takes off from Guangzhou (CAN) China to Riyadh (RUH) Saudi Arabia. It's operated by Saudia Airlines. The plane leaves Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport at 05:10 Asia/Shanghai. The flight is expected to land at King Khaled International Airport at 09:15 Asia/Riyadh. The flight will last about 9 hours 5 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Guangzhou to Riyadh?

On average, nonstop flight takes 9 hour(s) 5 minutes, with the flight distance of 6697 km (4161 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Saudia Airlines SV979 flight?

All Saudia Airlines SV979 flights are operated using Boeing 777 Freighter aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Saudia Airlines SV979 is arriving at?

Flight Saudia Airlines SV979 arrives in King Khaled International Airport at Terminal T4.

How many Saudia Airlines SV979 flights are operated a week?

2 flights per week. The Flight Saudia Airlines SV979 is operated on Thursday, Sunday.