JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
7,880 km
4,896 miles
SQJ
Sanming
China
Distance
7,880 km
4,896 mi / 4,255 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
68°
east northeast

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JED SQJ
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Sanming Shaxian Airport
IATA Code JED SQJ
ICAO Code OEJN ZSSM
City Jeddah Sanming
Country Saudi Arabia China
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 48 ft 820 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 26.430000, 117.840000

Jeddah (JED) to Sanming (SQJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) in Sanming, China is 7,880 kilometers (4,896 miles / 4,255 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Saudi Arabia with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:39 in Jeddah, it's 00:39 in Sanming. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sanming (SQJ) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 285° (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 Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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