GWY
Galway
Ireland
5,355 km
3,327 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
5,355 km
3,327 mi / 2,891 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
112°
east southeast

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GWY JED
Airport Name Galway Airport King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code GWY JED
ICAO Code EICM OEJN
City Galway Jeddah
Country Ireland Saudi Arabia
Timezone Europe/Dublin Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 81 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 53.300000, -8.940000 21.680000, 39.160000

Galway (GWY) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galway Airport (GWY) in Galway, Ireland to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 5,355 kilometers (3,327 miles / 2,891 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:08 in Galway, it's 08:08 in Jeddah. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to Galway (GWY) follows a heading of 323° (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 Galway Airport (GWY) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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