JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
11,294 km
7,018 miles
JMS
Jamestown
United States
Distance
11,294 km
7,018 mi / 6,098 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JED JMS
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Jamestown Regional Airport
IATA Code JED JMS
ICAO Code OEJN KJMS
City Jeddah Jamestown
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Chicago
Elevation 48 ft 1,500 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 46.930000, -98.680000

Jeddah (JED) to Jamestown (JMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Jamestown Regional Airport (JMS) in Jamestown, United States is 11,294 kilometers (7,018 miles / 6,098 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:17 in Jeddah, it's 04:17 in Jamestown. 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 1,452 feet between the two airports. Jamestown Regional Airport sits higher than King Abdulaziz International Airport.

The return flight from Jamestown (JMS) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 40° (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 Jamestown Regional Airport (JMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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