Airport Comparison
| GOL | JED | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Gold Beach Municipal Airport | King Abdulaziz International Airport |
| IATA Code | GOL | JED |
| ICAO Code | K4S1 | OEJN |
| City | Gold Beach | Jeddah |
| Country | United States | Saudi Arabia |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles | Asia/Riyadh |
| Elevation | 21 ft | 48 ft |
| Coordinates | 42.420000, -124.420000 | 21.680000, 39.160000 |
Gold Beach (GOL) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Gold Beach Municipal Airport (GOL) in Gold Beach, United States to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 12,691 kilometers (7,886 miles / 6,852 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.
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 02:26 in Gold Beach, it's 13:26 in Jeddah. With a 11-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 Gold Beach (GOL) follows a heading of 347° (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 Gold Beach Municipal Airport (GOL) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.