The flight distance from Abemama Atoll Airport (AEA) in Abemama Atoll, Kiribati to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 14,516 kilometers (9,020 miles / 7,838 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 20:29 in Abemama Atoll, it's 11:29 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 Abemama Atoll (AEA) follows a heading of 69° (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 Abemama Atoll Airport (AEA) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.