JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
13,112 km
8,148 miles
MER
Atwater
United States
Distance
13,112 km
8,148 mi / 7,080 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JED MER
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Castle Airport
IATA Code JED MER
ICAO Code OEJN KMER
City Jeddah Atwater
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 48 ft 190 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 37.400000, -120.600000

Jeddah (JED) to Atwater (MER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Castle Airport (MER) in Atwater, United States is 13,112 kilometers (8,148 miles / 7,080 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 16:05 in Jeddah, it's 05:05 in Atwater. With a 11-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 Atwater (MER) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 21° (north 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 Castle Airport (MER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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