EDF
Anchorage
United States
10,759 km
6,685 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
10,759 km
6,685 mi / 5,809 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Anchorage
Heading
352°
north

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EDF JED
Airport Name Elmendorf Afb Airport King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code EDF JED
ICAO Code PAED OEJN
City Anchorage Jeddah
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Anchorage Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 213 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 61.250000, -149.810000 21.680000, 39.160000

Anchorage (EDF) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Elmendorf Afb Airport (EDF) in Anchorage, United States to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 10,759 kilometers (6,685 miles / 5,809 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 02:16 in Anchorage, it's 14:16 in Jeddah. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to Anchorage (EDF) follows a heading of 4° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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