AEL
Albert Lea
United States
11,285 km
7,012 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,285 km
7,012 mi / 6,093 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
44°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AEL JED
Airport Name Albert Lea Municipal Airport King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code AEL JED
ICAO Code KAEL OEJN
City Albert Lea Jeddah
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,261 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 43.680000, -93.370000 21.680000, 39.160000

Albert Lea (AEL) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Albert Lea Municipal Airport (AEL) in Albert Lea, United States to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 11,285 kilometers (7,012 miles / 6,093 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:22 in Albert Lea, it's 12:22 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,213 feet between the two airports. King Abdulaziz International Airport sits lower than Albert Lea Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to Albert Lea (AEL) follows a heading of 327° (north 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 Albert Lea Municipal Airport (AEL) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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