JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
12,089 km
7,512 miles
LAE
Nadzab
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,089 km
7,512 mi / 6,528 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
90°
east

Airport Comparison

JED LAE
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Lae Nadzab Airport
IATA Code JED LAE
ICAO Code OEJN AYNZ
City Jeddah Nadzab
Country Saudi Arabia Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 48 ft 239 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 -6.570000, 146.730000

Jeddah (JED) to Nadzab (LAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) in Nadzab, Papua New Guinea is 12,089 kilometers (7,512 miles / 6,528 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 22:38 in Jeddah, it's 05:38 in Nadzab. With a 7-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 Nadzab (LAE) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 291° (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 Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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