JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
12,150 km
7,550 miles
SHN
Shelton
United States
Distance
12,150 km
7,550 mi / 6,561 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
347°
north northwest

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JED SHN
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Sanderson Field
IATA Code JED SHN
ICAO Code OEJN KSHN
City Jeddah Shelton
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 48 ft 273 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 47.230000, -123.150000

Jeddah (JED) to Shelton (SHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Sanderson Field (SHN) in Shelton, United States is 12,150 kilometers (7,550 miles / 6,561 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 20:49 in Jeddah, it's 09:49 in Shelton. With a 11-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 Shelton (SHN) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 17° (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 Sanderson Field (SHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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