FRI
Fort Riley (Junction City)
United States
11,852 km
7,364 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,852 km
7,364 mi / 6,399 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

FRI JED
Airport Name Marshall Army Air Field King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code FRI JED
ICAO Code KFRI OEJN
City Fort Riley (Junction City) Jeddah
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,066 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 39.100000, -96.800000 21.680000, 39.160000

Fort Riley (Junction City) (FRI) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Marshall Army Air Field (FRI) in Fort Riley (Junction City), United States to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 11,852 kilometers (7,364 miles / 6,399 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 06:56 in Fort Riley (Junction City), it's 15:56 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 1,018 feet between the two airports. King Abdulaziz International Airport sits lower than Marshall Army Air Field.

The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to Fort Riley (Junction City) (FRI) follows a heading of 326° (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 Marshall Army Air Field (FRI) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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