JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
12,700 km
7,891 miles
RFS
La Rosita
Nicaragua
Distance
12,700 km
7,891 mi / 6,857 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

JED RFS
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Rosita Airport
IATA Code JED RFS
ICAO Code OEJN MNRT
City Jeddah La Rosita
Country Saudi Arabia Nicaragua
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Managua
Elevation 48 ft 193 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 13.890000, -84.410000

Jeddah (JED) to La Rosita (RFS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Rosita Airport (RFS) in La Rosita, Nicaragua is 12,700 kilometers (7,891 miles / 6,857 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Nicaragua. 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 15:00 in Jeddah, it's 06:00 in La Rosita. 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 La Rosita (RFS) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 58° (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 Rosita Airport (RFS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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