JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
12,840 km
7,978 miles
MKY
Mackay
Australia
Distance
12,840 km
7,978 mi / 6,933 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

JED MKY
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Mackay Airport
IATA Code JED MKY
ICAO Code OEJN YBMK
City Jeddah Mackay
Country Saudi Arabia Australia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 48 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 -21.170000, 149.180000

Jeddah (JED) to Mackay (MKY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Mackay Airport (MKY) in Mackay, Australia is 12,840 kilometers (7,978 miles / 6,933 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:13 in Jeddah, it's 04:13 in Mackay. With a 7-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 Mackay (MKY) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 285° (west 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 Mackay Airport (MKY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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