JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
11,876 km
7,380 miles
LXN
Lexington
United States
Distance
11,876 km
7,380 mi / 6,413 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
329°
north northwest

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JED LXN
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Jim Kelly Field
IATA Code JED LXN
ICAO Code OEJN KLXN
City Jeddah Lexington
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Chicago
Elevation 48 ft 2,413 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 40.790000, -99.780000

Jeddah (JED) to Lexington (LXN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Jim Kelly Field (LXN) in Lexington, United States is 11,876 kilometers (7,380 miles / 6,413 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 18:50 in Jeddah, it's 09:50 in Lexington. 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 2,365 feet between the two airports. Jim Kelly Field sits higher than King Abdulaziz International Airport.

The return flight from Lexington (LXN) 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 Jim Kelly Field (LXN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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