JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
13,298 km
8,263 miles
RBF
Big Bear City
United States
Distance
13,298 km
8,263 mi / 7,180 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JED RBF
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Big Bear City Airport
IATA Code JED RBF
ICAO Code OEJN KL35
City Jeddah Big Bear City
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 48 ft 6,752 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 34.260000, -116.860000

Jeddah (JED) to Big Bear City (RBF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Big Bear City Airport (RBF) in Big Bear City, United States is 13,298 kilometers (8,263 miles / 7,180 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 18:43 in Jeddah, it's 07:43 in Big Bear City. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,704 feet between the two airports. Big Bear City Airport sits higher than King Abdulaziz International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Big Bear City (RBF) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 26° (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 Big Bear City Airport (RBF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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