JCT
Junction
United States
12,740 km
7,917 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,740 km
7,917 mi / 6,879 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

JCT JED
Airport Name Kimble County Airport King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code JCT JED
ICAO Code KJCT OEJN
City Junction Jeddah
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,754 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 30.510000, -99.760000 21.680000, 39.160000

Junction (JCT) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kimble County Airport (JCT) in Junction, United States to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 12,740 kilometers (7,917 miles / 6,879 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 07:05 in Junction, it's 16:05 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 1,706 feet between the two airports. King Abdulaziz International Airport sits lower than Kimble County Airport.

The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to Junction (JCT) follows a heading of 321° (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 Kimble County Airport (JCT) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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