AKJ
Asahikawa
Japan
9,366 km
5,820 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
9,366 km
5,820 mi / 5,057 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AKJ JED
Airport Name Asahikawa Airport King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code AKJ JED
ICAO Code RJEC OEJN
City Asahikawa Jeddah
Country Japan Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 721 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 43.670000, 142.450000 21.680000, 39.160000

Asahikawa (AKJ) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) in Asahikawa, Japan to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 9,366 kilometers (5,820 miles / 5,057 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 Japan with Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:06 in Asahikawa, it's 03:06 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.

The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to Asahikawa (AKJ) follows a heading of 45° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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