JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
11,476 km
7,131 miles
SDY
Sidney
United States
Distance
11,476 km
7,131 mi / 6,196 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JED SDY
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Sidney-Richland Regional Airport
IATA Code JED SDY
ICAO Code OEJN KSDY
City Jeddah Sidney
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Denver
Elevation 48 ft 1,985 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 47.710000, -104.190000

Jeddah (JED) to Sidney (SDY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Sidney-Richland Regional Airport (SDY) in Sidney, United States is 11,476 kilometers (7,131 miles / 6,196 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 18:31 in Jeddah, it's 08:31 in Sidney. 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 1,937 feet between the two airports. Sidney-Richland Regional Airport sits higher than King Abdulaziz International Airport.

The return flight from Sidney (SDY) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 35° (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 Sidney-Richland Regional Airport (SDY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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