The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Southern Illinois Airport (MDH) in Carbondale/Murphysboro, United States is 11,486 kilometers (7,137 miles / 6,202 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 18:16 in Jeddah, it's 09:16 in Carbondale/Murphysboro. 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.

The return flight from Carbondale/Murphysboro (MDH) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 48° (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 Southern Illinois Airport (MDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.