JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
12,661 km
7,867 miles
RIF
Richfield
United States
Distance
12,661 km
7,867 mi / 6,836 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JED RIF
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Richfield Municipal Airport
IATA Code JED RIF
ICAO Code OEJN KRIF
City Jeddah Richfield
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Denver
Elevation 48 ft 5,318 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 38.730000, -112.100000

Jeddah (JED) to Richfield (RIF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Richfield Municipal Airport (RIF) in Richfield, United States is 12,661 kilometers (7,867 miles / 6,836 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 22:22 in Jeddah, it's 12:22 in Richfield. With a 10-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 5,270 feet between the two airports. Richfield Municipal 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 Richfield (RIF) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 29° (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 Richfield Municipal Airport (RIF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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