The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Key Field (MEI) in Meridian, United States is 11,848 kilometers (7,362 miles / 6,397 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 08:29 in Jeddah, it's 23:29 in Meridian. 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 Meridian (MEI) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 50° (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 Key Field (MEI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.