JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
12,755 km
7,925 miles
RFG
Refugio
United States
Distance
12,755 km
7,925 mi / 6,887 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
318°
northwest

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JED RFG
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Rooke Field
IATA Code JED RFG
ICAO Code OEJN KRFG
City Jeddah Refugio
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Chicago
Elevation 48 ft 54 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 28.300000, -97.300000

Jeddah (JED) to Refugio (RFG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Rooke Field (RFG) in Refugio, United States is 12,755 kilometers (7,925 miles / 6,887 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 16:32 in Jeddah, it's 07:32 in Refugio. 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 Refugio (RFG) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 45° (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 Rooke Field (RFG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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