API
Apiay
Colombia
12,162 km
7,557 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,162 km
7,557 mi / 6,567 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Bogota
Heading
65°
east northeast

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API JED
Airport Name Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code API JED
ICAO Code SKAP OEJN
City Apiay Jeddah
Country Colombia Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,207 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 4.080000, -73.560000 21.680000, 39.160000

Apiay (API) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base (API) in Apiay, Colombia to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 12,162 kilometers (7,557 miles / 6,567 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 Colombia 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 18:32 in Apiay, it's 02:32 in Jeddah. With a 8-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 1,159 feet between the two airports. King Abdulaziz International Airport sits lower than Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base.

The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to Apiay (API) follows a heading of 283° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base (API) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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