Airport Comparison
| AQB | JED | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport | King Abdulaziz International Airport |
| IATA Code | AQB | JED |
| ICAO Code | MGQC | OEJN |
| City | Santa Cruz del Quiche | Jeddah |
| Country | Guatemala | Saudi Arabia |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala | Asia/Riyadh |
| Elevation | 6,631 ft | 48 ft |
| Coordinates | 15.010000, -91.150000 | 21.680000, 39.160000 |
Santa Cruz del Quiche (AQB) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport (AQB) in Santa Cruz del Quiche, Guatemala to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 13,233 kilometers (8,223 miles / 7,145 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.
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 Guatemala with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 03:10 in Santa Cruz del Quiche, it's 12:10 in Jeddah. With a 9-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 6,583 feet between the two airports. King Abdulaziz International Airport sits lower than Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to Santa Cruz del Quiche (AQB) follows a heading of 303° (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 Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport (AQB) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.