GMP
Seoul
South Korea
8,360 km
5,195 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
8,360 km
5,195 mi / 4,514 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
286°
west northwest

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GMP JED
Airport Name Gimpo International Airport King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code GMP JED
ICAO Code RKSS OEJN
City Seoul Jeddah
Country South Korea Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Seoul Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 58 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 37.560000, 126.790000 21.680000, 39.160000

Seoul (GMP) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) in Seoul, South Korea to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 8,360 kilometers (5,195 miles / 4,514 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Korea with Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:23 in Seoul, it's 21:23 in Jeddah. With a 6-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 Seoul (GMP) follows a heading of 55° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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