The flight distance from Gisborne Airport (GIS) in Gisborne, New Zealand to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 15,676 kilometers (9,741 miles / 8,464 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 New Zealand with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:45 in Gisborne, it's 20:45 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.

The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to Gisborne (GIS) follows a heading of 125° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gisborne Airport (GIS) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.