FBL
Faribault
United States
11,230 km
6,978 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,230 km
6,978 mi / 6,064 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
44°
northeast

Airport Comparison

FBL JED
Airport Name Faribault Municipal-Liz Wall Strohfus Field King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code FBL JED
ICAO Code KFBL OEJN
City Faribault Jeddah
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,060 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 44.330000, -93.310000 21.680000, 39.160000

Faribault (FBL) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faribault Municipal-Liz Wall Strohfus Field (FBL) in Faribault, United States to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 11,230 kilometers (6,978 miles / 6,064 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 08:42 in Faribault, it's 17:42 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 1,012 feet between the two airports. King Abdulaziz International Airport sits lower than Faribault Municipal-Liz Wall Strohfus Field.

The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to Faribault (FBL) follows a heading of 327° (north 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 Faribault Municipal-Liz Wall Strohfus Field (FBL) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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