JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
9,079 km
5,641 miles
QBX
Sobral
Brazil
Distance
9,079 km
5,641 mi / 4,902 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
263°
west

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JED QBX
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Sobral Airport
IATA Code JED QBX
ICAO Code OEJN SNOB
City Jeddah Sobral
Country Saudi Arabia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Fortaleza
Elevation 48 ft 210 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 -3.680000, -40.340000

Jeddah (JED) to Sobral (QBX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Sobral Airport (QBX) in Sobral, Brazil is 9,079 kilometers (5,641 miles / 4,902 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:14 in Jeddah, it's 20:14 in Sobral. With a 6-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 Sobral (QBX) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 67° (east 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 Sobral Airport (QBX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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