JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
12,392 km
7,700 miles
SLE
Salem
United States
Distance
12,392 km
7,700 mi / 6,691 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
347°
north northwest

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JED SLE
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Mcnary Field
IATA Code JED SLE
ICAO Code OEJN KSLE
City Jeddah Salem
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 48 ft 213 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 44.910000, -123.000000

Jeddah (JED) to Salem (SLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Mcnary Field (SLE) in Salem, United States is 12,392 kilometers (7,700 miles / 6,691 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 17:15 in Jeddah, it's 06:15 in Salem. 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 Salem (SLE) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 18° (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 Mcnary Field (SLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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