Direct Flights from New York to Riyadh
Nonstop service from JFK to RUH on SV. Here's the schedule at a glance — plus what to do once you land.
Airlines
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Nonstop flights
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Distance
6,512 mi
Days operated
Schedule varies
About Riyadh
Riyadh is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia. It is also the capital of the Riyadh Province and the centre of the Riyadh Governorate. Located on the eastern bank of Wadi Hanifa, the current form of the metropolis largely emerged in the 1950s as an expansion of the 18th-century walled town, following the dismantling of its defensive fortifications.
Top things to do in Riyadh
- Kingdom Centre, formerly Kingdom Tower, is a 99-story, 302.3 m (992 ft) skyscraper in the al-Olaya district of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Al-Faisaliah Tower is a 267-metre-high commercial skyscraper and mixed-use complex located in the Al-Olaya district of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Al Masmak Palace, also called the Masmak Fortress or Masmak Fort, is a historic clay and mudbrick fort in the ad-Dirah neighborhood of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, located in close proximity to the al-Hukm Palace in the Qasr al…
- Qiddiya City is an under-construction planned city and tourism megaproject in Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia.
- The Saqr Al Jazeera Aviation Museum Arabic: متحف صقر الجزيرة للطيران) is located on the East Ring Road of Riyadh between exits 10 and 11.
- King Salman Park, one of Riyadh’s mega-projects, is an urban area being developed in the city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia under the supervision of the King Salman Park Foundation.
- King Abdullah Gardens (KAGA), is a unique and ecologically sensitive botanical garden located in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia.
- Al Hokair Land was an amusement park in al-Hamra neighborhood of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Founded in 2002, it was considered as one of the most popular recreational spots of the city. It was closed in April 2021.
- SAMA Money Museum, simply shortened to the Currency Museum, is a currency museum in the al-Mutamarat neighborhood of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, located in the compound of the head office of the Saudi Central Bank.
- The Naila Art Gallery is an art gallery in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- King Abdulaziz Historical Center (KAHC) (Arabic: مركز الملك عبدالعزيز التاريخي) is a cross-district heritage complex in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, covering south of al-Murabba and north of al-Futah.
- Riyadh Water Tower, locally known as Burj al-Khazzaan or simply al-Khazzaan, is a 61-meters tall conical-shaped cylindrical water tower and a prominent cultural landmark in the al-Futah neighborhood of Riyadh, Saudi Arab…
Attraction descriptions from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA); place data from Wikidata (CC0).
Planning a trip to Riyadh
- Best time to visit
- The best time to visit Riyadh is December–February, when daytime highs are a comfortable 62–74°F.
- How long to stay
- Riyadh rewards a longer visit — a full week lets you explore its many sights, from Kingdom Centre, Al Faisaliah Tower, and Al Masmak Palace and beyond.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a direct flight from New York to Riyadh?
- Yes — you can fly nonstop from New York (JFK) to Riyadh (RUH) on SV.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from New York to Riyadh?
- SV flies nonstop between New York (JFK) and Riyadh (RUH).
- How far is Riyadh from New York?
- Riyadh is about 6,512 miles from New York by air.
- What is there to do in Riyadh?
- Popular things to do include Kingdom Centre, Al Faisaliah Tower, Al Masmak Palace, Qiddiya City, and more.
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