JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
12,223 km
7,595 miles
WBU
Boulder
United States
Distance
12,223 km
7,595 mi / 6,600 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JED WBU
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Boulder Municipal Airport
IATA Code JED WBU
ICAO Code OEJN KBDU
City Jeddah Boulder
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Denver
Elevation 48 ft 5,288 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 40.040000, -105.230000

Jeddah (JED) to Boulder (WBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Boulder Municipal Airport (WBU) in Boulder, United States is 12,223 kilometers (7,595 miles / 6,600 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 20:39 in Jeddah, it's 10:39 in Boulder. 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 5,240 feet between the two airports. Boulder Municipal 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 Boulder (WBU) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 35° (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 Boulder Municipal Airport (WBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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