JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
11,316 km
7,031 miles
YDC
Drayton Valley
Canada
Distance
11,316 km
7,031 mi / 6,110 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JED YDC
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Drayton Valley Industrial Airport
IATA Code JED YDC
ICAO Code OEJN CER3
City Jeddah Drayton Valley
Country Saudi Arabia Canada
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Edmonton
Elevation 48 ft 2,776 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 53.270000, -114.960000

Jeddah (JED) to Drayton Valley (YDC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Drayton Valley Industrial Airport (YDC) in Drayton Valley, Canada is 11,316 kilometers (7,031 miles / 6,110 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 03:45 in Jeddah, it's 17:45 in Drayton Valley. 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 2,728 feet between the two airports. Drayton Valley Industrial Airport sits higher than King Abdulaziz International Airport.

The return flight from Drayton Valley (YDC) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 24° (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 Drayton Valley Industrial Airport (YDC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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