JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
9,240 km
5,741 miles
WKJ
Wakkanai
Japan
Distance
9,240 km
5,741 mi / 4,989 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
44°
northeast

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JED WKJ
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Wakkanai Airport
IATA Code JED WKJ
ICAO Code OEJN RJCW
City Jeddah Wakkanai
Country Saudi Arabia Japan
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 48 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 45.400000, 141.800000

Jeddah (JED) to Wakkanai (WKJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) in Wakkanai, Japan is 9,240 kilometers (5,741 miles / 4,989 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 Japan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:25 in Jeddah, it's 21:25 in Wakkanai. 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.

The return flight from Wakkanai (WKJ) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 294° (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 Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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