The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) in Malekula Island, Vanuatu is 14,574 kilometers (9,056 miles / 7,870 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 Vanuatu. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:18 in Jeddah, it's 01:18 in Malekula Island. With a 8-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 Malekula Island (SWJ) 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 Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.