FHU
Fort Huachuca Sierra Vista
United States
13,259 km
8,239 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
13,259 km
8,239 mi / 7,159 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Phoenix
Heading
33°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

FHU JED
Airport Name Sierra Vista Municipal-Libby Army Air Field King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code FHU JED
ICAO Code KFHU OEJN
City Fort Huachuca Sierra Vista Jeddah
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Phoenix Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 4,719 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 31.590000, -110.340000 21.680000, 39.160000

Fort Huachuca Sierra Vista (FHU) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sierra Vista Municipal-Libby Army Air Field (FHU) in Fort Huachuca Sierra Vista, United States to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 13,259 kilometers (8,239 miles / 7,159 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 05:17 in Fort Huachuca Sierra Vista, it's 15:17 in Jeddah. With a 10-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 4,671 feet between the two airports. King Abdulaziz International Airport sits lower than Sierra Vista Municipal-Libby Army Air Field.

The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to Fort Huachuca Sierra Vista (FHU) follows a heading of 330° (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 Sierra Vista Municipal-Libby Army Air Field (FHU) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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