JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
11,720 km
7,282 miles
SEM
Selma
United States
Distance
11,720 km
7,282 mi / 6,328 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
315°
northwest

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JED SEM
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Craig Field
IATA Code JED SEM
ICAO Code OEJN KSEM
City Jeddah Selma
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Chicago
Elevation 48 ft 166 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 32.340000, -86.990000

Jeddah (JED) to Selma (SEM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Craig Field (SEM) in Selma, United States is 11,720 kilometers (7,282 miles / 6,328 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 14:11 in Jeddah, it's 05:11 in Selma. 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 Selma (SEM) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 51° (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 Craig Field (SEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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