GCW
Peach Springs
United States
13,001 km
8,078 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
13,001 km
8,078 mi / 7,020 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Phoenix
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GCW JED
Airport Name Grand Canyon West Airport King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code GCW JED
ICAO Code K1G4 OEJN
City Peach Springs Jeddah
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Phoenix Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 4,817 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 35.990000, -113.820000 21.680000, 39.160000

Peach Springs (GCW) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Canyon West Airport (GCW) in Peach Springs, United States to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 13,001 kilometers (8,078 miles / 7,020 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 05:12 in Peach Springs, it's 15:12 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 4,769 feet between the two airports. King Abdulaziz International Airport sits lower than Grand Canyon West Airport.

The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to Peach Springs (GCW) follows a heading of 336° (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 Grand Canyon West Airport (GCW) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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