JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
9,651 km
5,997 miles
KTA
Karratha
Australia
Distance
9,651 km
5,997 mi / 5,211 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
114°
east southeast

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JED KTA
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Karratha Airport
IATA Code JED KTA
ICAO Code OEJN YPKA
City Jeddah Karratha
Country Saudi Arabia Australia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Australia/Perth
Elevation 48 ft 29 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 -20.710000, 116.770000

Jeddah (JED) to Karratha (KTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Karratha Airport (KTA) in Karratha, Australia is 9,651 kilometers (5,997 miles / 5,211 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:20 in Jeddah, it's 03:20 in Karratha. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Karratha (KTA) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 295° (west 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 Karratha Airport (KTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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