JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
10,798 km
6,709 miles
JLS
Jales
Brazil
Distance
10,798 km
6,709 mi / 5,830 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

JED JLS
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Jales Airport
IATA Code JED JLS
ICAO Code OEJN SDJL
City Jeddah Jales
Country Saudi Arabia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 48 ft 1,496 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 -20.290000, -50.550000

Jeddah (JED) to Jales (JLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Jales Airport (JLS) in Jales, Brazil is 10,798 kilometers (6,709 miles / 5,830 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:26 in Jeddah, it's 09:26 in Jales. With a 6-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 1,448 feet between the two airports. Jales Airport sits higher than King Abdulaziz International Airport.

The return flight from Jales (JLS) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 69° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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