JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
8,503 km
5,283 miles
YNY
Sokcho / Gangneung
South Korea
Distance
8,503 km
5,283 mi / 4,591 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

JED YNY
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Yangyang International Airport
IATA Code JED YNY
ICAO Code OEJN RKNY
City Jeddah Sokcho / Gangneung
Country Saudi Arabia South Korea
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Seoul
Elevation 48 ft 241 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 38.060000, 128.670000

Jeddah (JED) to Sokcho / Gangneung (YNY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Yangyang International Airport (YNY) in Sokcho / Gangneung, South Korea is 8,503 kilometers (5,283 miles / 4,591 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Saudi Arabia with South Korea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:35 in Jeddah, it's 18:35 in Sokcho / Gangneung. 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 Sokcho / Gangneung (YNY) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 287° (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 Yangyang International Airport (YNY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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