Airport Comparison
| JED | UAQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | King Abdulaziz International Airport | Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport |
| IATA Code | JED | UAQ |
| ICAO Code | OEJN | SANU |
| City | Jeddah | San Juan |
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Argentina |
| Timezone | Asia/Riyadh | America/Argentina/San_Juan |
| Elevation | 48 ft | 1,958 ft |
| Coordinates | 21.680000, 39.160000 | -31.570000, -68.420000 |
Jeddah (JED) to San Juan (UAQ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (UAQ) in San Juan, Argentina is 12,857 kilometers (7,989 miles / 6,942 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.
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 Argentina. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 17:07 in Jeddah, it's 11:07 in San Juan. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,910 feet between the two airports. Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport sits higher than King Abdulaziz International Airport.
The return flight from San Juan (UAQ) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 79° (east). 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 Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (UAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.