The flight distance from Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) in Fort Carson, United States to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 12,322 kilometers (7,657 miles / 6,654 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 06:45 in Fort Carson, it's 15:45 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 5,826 feet between the two airports. King Abdulaziz International Airport sits lower than Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to Fort Carson (FCS) follows a heading of 331° (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 Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.