IKB
North Wilkesboro
United States
11,028 km
6,853 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,028 km
6,853 mi / 5,955 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

IKB JED
Airport Name Wilkes County Airport King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code IKB JED
ICAO Code KUKF OEJN
City North Wilkesboro Jeddah
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,303 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 36.220000, -81.100000 21.680000, 39.160000

North Wilkesboro (IKB) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wilkes County Airport (IKB) in North Wilkesboro, United States to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 11,028 kilometers (6,853 miles / 5,955 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 12:25 in North Wilkesboro, it's 20:25 in Jeddah. With a 8-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 1,255 feet between the two airports. King Abdulaziz International Airport sits lower than Wilkes County Airport.

The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to North Wilkesboro (IKB) follows a heading of 315° (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 Wilkes County Airport (IKB) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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