JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
11,865 km
7,372 miles
YAL
Alert Bay
Canada
Distance
11,865 km
7,372 mi / 6,406 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
351°
north

Airport Comparison

JED YAL
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Alert Bay Airport
IATA Code JED YAL
ICAO Code OEJN CYAL
City Jeddah Alert Bay
Country Saudi Arabia Canada
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Vancouver
Elevation 48 ft 240 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 50.580000, -126.920000

Jeddah (JED) to Alert Bay (YAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Alert Bay Airport (YAL) in Alert Bay, Canada is 11,865 kilometers (7,372 miles / 6,406 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 Canada. 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 08:58 in Jeddah, it's 21:58 in Alert Bay. With a 11-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 Alert Bay (YAL) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 13° (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 Alert Bay Airport (YAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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