JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
9,304 km
5,782 miles
SDS
Sado Airport
Japan
Distance
9,304 km
5,782 mi / 5,024 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
51°
northeast

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JED SDS
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Sado Airport
IATA Code JED SDS
ICAO Code OEJN RJSD
City Jeddah N/A
Country Saudi Arabia Japan
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 48 ft 88 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 38.060000, 138.410000

Jeddah (JED) to Sado Airport (SDS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Sado Airport (SDS) in Sado Airport, Japan is 9,304 kilometers (5,782 miles / 5,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 Japan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:41 in Jeddah, it's 03:41 in Sado Airport. 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 Sado Airport (SDS) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 293° (west northwest). 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 Sado Airport (SDS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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