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| Sep 02 | RUH | CAN | 13:45 | 08:40 |
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| Aug 31 | RUH | CAN | 14:04 | 03:21 |
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| Aug 29 | RUH | CAN | 23:50 | 13:08 |
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| Aug 26 | RUH | CAN | 13:49 | 03:15 |
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| Aug 24 | RUH | CAN | 14:00 | 03:30 |
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| Aug 22 | RUH | CAN | 14:34 | 03:50 |
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| Aug 19 | RUH | CAN | 13:42 | 03:09 |
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| Aug 16 | RUH | CAN | 13:45 | 03:10 |
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| Aug 15 | RUH | CAN | 13:29 | 03:06 |
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| Aug 12 | RUH | CAN | 13:35 | 03:01 |
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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 24 minutes. The flight distance is 6686 km / 4155 miles and the average flight speed is 764 km/h / 474 mph.
How many SV978 flights are operated per week?
3 flights per week. The flight SV978 is operated on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
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 4.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
When was the latest SV978 flight?
The latest flight took off on Thursday, September 3rd, 2026 with the flight status being Scheduled on 08:40.
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, 40% of all SV978 flights are delayed. The average delay is 11 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: SV1735, SV267, SV554, RX659
Other flights arriving at Guangzhou CAN: CZ2546, CZ332
All flights connecting Riyadh RUH to Guangzhou CAN.
