ATL
Atlanta
United States
11,695 km
7,267 miles
QJB
Jubail
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,695 km
7,267 mi / 6,315 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ATL QJB
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Jubail Airport
IATA Code ATL QJB
ICAO Code KATL OEJB
City Atlanta Jubail
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,026 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 27.040000, 49.410000

Atlanta (ATL) to Jubail (QJB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Jubail Airport (QJB) in Jubail, Saudi Arabia is 11,695 kilometers (7,267 miles / 6,315 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 United States 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 07:19 in Atlanta, it's 15:19 in Jubail. 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 1,000 feet between the two airports. Jubail Airport sits lower than Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

The return flight from Jubail (QJB) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 322° (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 Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Jubail Airport (QJB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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