AQP
Arequipa
Peru
12,767 km
7,933 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,767 km
7,933 mi / 6,894 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Lima
Heading
73°
east northeast

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AQP JED
Airport Name Rodriguez Ballon International Airport King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code AQP JED
ICAO Code SPQU OEJN
City Arequipa Jeddah
Country Peru Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Lima Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 8,405 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -16.340000, -71.580000 21.680000, 39.160000

Arequipa (AQP) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rodriguez Ballon International Airport (AQP) in Arequipa, Peru to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 12,767 kilometers (7,933 miles / 6,894 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 Peru 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 05:41 in Arequipa, it's 13:41 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 8,357 feet between the two airports. King Abdulaziz International Airport sits lower than Rodriguez Ballon International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to Arequipa (AQP) follows a heading of 261° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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