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How to get from Chicago to Riyadh

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Cairo: about 16h 45m including the connection. Other options: via Amman, Istanbul, New York and Washington.

Flights from Chicago to Riyadh

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Cairo
16h 45m
connection options
5
straight-line distance
6,989 mi (11,247 km)
fastest
Via Cairo
Egypt
16h 45m
with the connection
Chicago to Cairo flight 11h 10m
Connection of about 3h
Cairo to Riyadh flight 2h 35m
Via Amman
Jordan
16h 55m
with the connection
Chicago to Amman flight 11h 40m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Queen Alia International. Departure to Riyadh: Marka International, Queen Alia International.
Amman to Riyadh flight 2h 15m
Via Istanbul
Turkiye
16h 58m
with the connection
Chicago to Istanbul flight 10h 8m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Istanbul New. Departure to Riyadh: Istanbul New, Sabiha Gokcen International.
Istanbul to Riyadh flight 3h 50m
Via New York
17h 11m
with the connection
Chicago to New York flight 2h 11m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Riyadh: John F. Kennedy International.
New York to Riyadh flight 12h
Via Washington
17h 14m
with the connection
Chicago to Washington flight 1h 54m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to Riyadh: Washington Dulles International.
Washington to Riyadh flight 12h 20m

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Riyadh

Weather by month

Best time to visit: January, February and December, +20° to +23° by day. In November it is +28° by day and +16° at night, with 1 rainy day.

Jan
+20° +9° 4 days
Feb
+23° +10° 2 days
Mar
+28° +15° 3 days
Apr
+33° +20° 2 days
May
+39° +24° 0 days
Jun
+42° +27° 0 days
Jul
+43° +29° 0 days
Aug
+43° +29° 0 days
Sep
+40° +25° 0 days
Oct
+35° +20° 0 days
Nov
+28° +16° 1 days
Dec
+22° +11° 2 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Chicago to Riyadh?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Cairo.
What is the fastest way to fly from Chicago to Riyadh?
Via Cairo: 11h 10m to the connection, 2h 35m after it, about 16h 45m in total with 3h for the connection.
Which cities can you connect in between Chicago and Riyadh?
Cairo (16h 45m total), Amman (16h 55m total), Istanbul (16h 58m total), New York (17h 11m total) and Washington (17h 14m total).
How far is Riyadh from Chicago?
6,989 mi (11,247 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.