JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
10,918 km
6,784 miles
KKU
Ekuk
United States
Distance
10,918 km
6,784 mi / 5,895 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
north

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JED KKU
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Ekuk Airport
IATA Code JED KKU
ICAO Code OEJN KKKU
City Jeddah Ekuk
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Anchorage
Elevation 48 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 58.810000, -158.560000

Jeddah (JED) to Ekuk (KKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Ekuk Airport (KKU) in Ekuk, United States is 10,918 kilometers (6,784 miles / 5,895 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 05:17 in Jeddah, it's 17:17 in Ekuk. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Ekuk (KKU) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 343° (north 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 King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Ekuk Airport (KKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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