ABF
Abaiang
Kiribati
14,368 km
8,928 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
14,368 km
8,928 mi / 7,758 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
300°
west northwest

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ABF JED
Airport Name Abaiang Airport King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code ABF JED
ICAO Code NGAB OEJN
City Abaiang Jeddah
Country Kiribati Saudi Arabia
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 0 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 1.800000, 173.040000 21.680000, 39.160000

Abaiang (ABF) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abaiang Airport (ABF) in Abaiang, Kiribati to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 14,368 kilometers (8,928 miles / 7,758 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 Kiribati with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:01 in Abaiang, it's 02:01 in Jeddah. With a 9-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 Jeddah (JED) to Abaiang (ABF) follows a heading of 68° (east 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 Abaiang Airport (ABF) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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