How to get from Houston to Riyadh

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Paris: about 18h 25m including the connection. Other options: via Washington, New York, Amsterdam and Rome.

Flights from Houston to Riyadh

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Paris
18h 25m
connection options
5
straight-line distance
7,910 mi (12,730 km)
fastest
Via Paris
France
18h 25m
with the connection
Houston to Paris flight 9h 15m
Connection of about 3h
Paris to Riyadh flight 6h 10m
Via Washington
18h 26m
with the connection
Houston to Washington flight 3h 6m
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
Via New York
18h 29m
with the connection
Houston to New York flight 3h 29m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Riyadh: John F. Kennedy International.
New York to Riyadh flight 12h
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
18h 30m
with the connection
Houston to Amsterdam flight 9h 25m
Connection of about 3h
Amsterdam to Riyadh flight 6h 5m
Via Rome
Italy
18h 38m
with the connection
Houston to Rome flight 10h 25m
Connection of about 3h
Rome to Riyadh flight 5h 13m

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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 Houston to Riyadh?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Paris.
What is the fastest way to fly from Houston to Riyadh?
Via Paris: 9h 15m to the connection, 6h 10m after it, about 18h 25m in total with 3h for the connection.
Which cities can you connect in between Houston and Riyadh?
Paris (18h 25m total), Washington (18h 26m total), New York (18h 29m total), Amsterdam (18h 30m total) and Rome (18h 38m total).
How far is Riyadh from Houston?
7,910 mi (12,730 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.