The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Ryans Creek Aerodrome (SZS) in Oban, New Zealand is 14,675 kilometers (9,119 miles / 7,924 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southeast at a heading of 134°.

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 New Zealand. 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 06:40 in Jeddah, it's 16:40 in Oban. With a 10-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 Oban (SZS) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 256° (west southwest). 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 Ryans Creek Aerodrome (SZS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.