GTE
Groote Eylandt
Australia
11,315 km
7,031 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,315 km
7,031 mi / 6,110 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GTE JED
Airport Name Groote Eylandt Airport King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code GTE JED
ICAO Code YGTE OEJN
City Groote Eylandt Jeddah
Country Australia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Australia/Darwin Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 53 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -13.970000, 136.460000 21.680000, 39.160000

Groote Eylandt (GTE) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE) in Groote Eylandt, Australia to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 11,315 kilometers (7,031 miles / 6,110 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 Australia 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 22:25 in Groote Eylandt, it's 15:55 in Jeddah. With a 6.5-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 Groote Eylandt (GTE) follows a heading of 101° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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