ATF
Ambato
Ecuador
12,911 km
8,022 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,911 km
8,022 mi / 6,971 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ATF JED
Airport Name Chachoan Airport King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code ATF JED
ICAO Code SEAM OEJN
City Ambato Jeddah
Country Ecuador Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Guayaquil Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 8,502 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -1.210000, -78.570000 21.680000, 39.160000

Ambato (ATF) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chachoan Airport (ATF) in Ambato, Ecuador to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 12,911 kilometers (8,022 miles / 6,971 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 Ecuador 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 04:48 in Ambato, it's 12:48 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 8,454 feet between the two airports. King Abdulaziz International Airport sits lower than Chachoan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to Ambato (ATF) follows a heading of 280° (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 Chachoan Airport (ATF) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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