JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
6,165 km
3,830 miles
LJG
Lijiang
China
Distance
6,165 km
3,830 mi / 3,329 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
72°
east northeast

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JED LJG
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Lijiang Airport
IATA Code JED LJG
ICAO Code OEJN ZPLJ
City Jeddah Lijiang
Country Saudi Arabia China
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 48 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 26.680000, 100.250000

Jeddah (JED) to Lijiang (LJG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Lijiang Airport (LJG) in Lijiang, China is 6,165 kilometers (3,830 miles / 3,329 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Saudi Arabia with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:54 in Jeddah, it's 00:54 in Lijiang. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lijiang (LJG) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 279° (west). 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 Lijiang Airport (LJG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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