JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
12,385 km
7,695 miles
VEL
Vernal
United States
Distance
12,385 km
7,695 mi / 6,687 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JED VEL
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Vernal Regional Airport
IATA Code JED VEL
ICAO Code OEJN KVEL
City Jeddah Vernal
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Denver
Elevation 48 ft 5,274 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 40.440000, -109.510000

Jeddah (JED) to Vernal (VEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) in Vernal, United States is 12,385 kilometers (7,695 miles / 6,687 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 20:49 in Jeddah, it's 10:49 in Vernal. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,226 feet between the two airports. Vernal Regional Airport sits higher than King Abdulaziz International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Vernal (VEL) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 31° (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 Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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