| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Jul 19 | RUH | CAN | 13:45 | 03:10 |
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| Jul 18 | RUH | CAN | 13:45 | 03:10 |
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| Jul 15 | RUH | CAN | 13:47 | 03:14 |
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| Jul 12 | RUH | CAN | 23:05 | 12:30 |
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| Jul 12 | RUH | CAN | 13:45 | 03:10 |
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| Jul 11 | RUH | CAN | 13:58 | 03:43 |
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| Jul 08 | RUH | CAN | 13:45 | 14:45 |
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| Jul 05 | RUH | CAN | 13:50 | 03:44 |
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| Jul 04 | RUH | CAN | 13:50 | 03:04 |
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| Jul 01 | RUH | CAN | 14:36 | 03:49 |
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Saudi Arabian Airlines Flight SV978 connects Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Guangzhou, China, taking off from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport RUH and landing at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport CAN.
How long is the SV978 flight from Riyadh to Guangzhou?
The average flight time from Riyadh to Guangzhou is 8 hours and 30 minutes. The flight distance is 6686 km / 4155 miles and the average flight speed is 789 km/h / 490 mph.
How many SV978 flights are operated per week?
3 flights per week. The flight SV978 is operated on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Saudi Arabian Airlines Flight SV978 Riyadh to Guangzhou?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Saudi Arabian Airlines Flight SV978 is 4.7/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
When was the latest SV978 flight?
The latest flight took off on Sunday, July 19th, 2026 with the flight status being Scheduled on 03:10.
How else can the flight SV978 be referenced as?
This Saudi Arabian Airlines flight can also be referenced as SVA978, SV0978, SV 978, SVA 978.
How often is flight SV978 delayed?
On average, 60% of all SV978 flights are delayed. The average delay is 25 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled SV978 flight or baggage issues?
If your SV978 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.
See our SV978 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Other flights departing from Riyadh RUH: SV1245, SV267, SV554, PK754
Other flights arriving at Guangzhou CAN: CP3510, CZ470, CZ668, C6511
All flights connecting Riyadh RUH to Guangzhou CAN.
