| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Sep 01 | CAN | RUH | 05:40 | 08:39 |
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| Aug 30 | CAN | RUH | 05:10 | 09:30 |
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| Aug 27 | CAN | RUH | 05:41 | 08:54 |
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| Aug 25 | CAN | RUH | 05:22 | 08:11 |
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| Aug 23 | CAN | RUH | 07:44 | 10:46 |
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| Aug 20 | CAN | RUH | 05:42 | 08:36 |
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| Aug 17 | CAN | RUH | 05:10 | 09:30 |
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| Aug 16 | CAN | RUH | 05:28 | 08:07 |
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| Aug 13 | CAN | RUH | 05:40 | 08:45 |
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| Aug 10 | CAN | RUH | 05:20 | 08:31 |
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Saudi Arabian Airlines Flight SV979 connects Guangzhou, China to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, taking off from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport CAN and landing at Riyadh King Khalid International Airport RUH.
How long is the SV979 flight from Guangzhou to Riyadh?
The average flight time from Guangzhou to Riyadh is 7 hours and 59 minutes. The flight distance is 6686 km / 4155 miles and the average flight speed is 814 km/h / 506 mph.
How many SV979 flights are operated per week?
2 flights per week. The flight SV979 is operated on Monday and Saturday.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Saudi Arabian Airlines Flight SV979 Guangzhou to Riyadh?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Saudi Arabian Airlines Flight SV979 is 4.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
Which terminal is the flight SV979 arriving at?
Flight SV979 arrives at Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH) Terminal 2.
When was the latest SV979 flight?
The latest flight took off on Tuesday, September 1st, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 08:39.
How else can the flight SV979 be referenced as?
This Saudi Arabian Airlines flight can also be referenced as SVA979, SV0979, SV 979, SVA 979.
How often is flight SV979 delayed?
On average, 10% of all SV979 flights are delayed. The average delay is 36 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled SV979 flight or baggage issues?
If your SV979 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 SV979 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Other flights departing from Guangzhou CAN: 6E1702, SQ7821, 6E1924, ET3647
Other flights arriving at Riyadh RUH: QR1170, SV1022, SV1902, F332
All flights connecting Guangzhou CAN to Riyadh RUH.
