GRI
Grand Island
United States
11,781 km
7,321 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,781 km
7,321 mi / 6,361 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
41°
northeast

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GRI JED
Airport Name Central Nebraska Regional Airport King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code GRI JED
ICAO Code KGRI OEJN
City Grand Island Jeddah
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,847 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 40.970000, -98.310000 21.680000, 39.160000

Grand Island (GRI) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) in Grand Island, United States to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 11,781 kilometers (7,321 miles / 6,361 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 14:33 in Grand Island, it's 23:33 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 1,799 feet between the two airports. King Abdulaziz International Airport sits lower than Central Nebraska Regional Airport.

The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to Grand Island (GRI) follows a heading of 328° (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 Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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