JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
13,222 km
8,216 miles
MDY
Midway Atoll
UM
Distance
13,222 km
8,216 mi / 7,139 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

JED MDY
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Henderson Field
IATA Code JED MDY
ICAO Code OEJN PMDY
City Jeddah Midway Atoll
Country Saudi Arabia UM
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Pacific/Midway
Elevation 48 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 28.200000, -177.380000

Jeddah (JED) to Midway Atoll (MDY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Henderson Field (MDY) in Midway Atoll, UM is 13,222 kilometers (8,216 miles / 7,139 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 UM. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:21 in Jeddah, it's 02:21 in Midway Atoll. With a 14-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 Midway Atoll (MDY) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 321° (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 Henderson Field (MDY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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