AFA
San Rafael
Argentina
12,914 km
8,024 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,914 km
8,024 mi / 6,973 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Argentina/Mendoza
Heading
81°
east

Airport Comparison

AFA JED
Airport Name Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code AFA JED
ICAO Code SAMR OEJN
City San Rafael Jeddah
Country Argentina Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Argentina/Mendoza Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 2,470 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -34.590000, -68.400000 21.680000, 39.160000

San Rafael (AFA) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport (AFA) in San Rafael, Argentina to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 12,914 kilometers (8,024 miles / 6,973 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Argentina with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:39 in San Rafael, it's 20:39 in Jeddah. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,422 feet between the two airports. King Abdulaziz International Airport sits lower than Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport.

The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to San Rafael (AFA) follows a heading of 241° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport (AFA) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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