AEY
Akureyri
Iceland
6,344 km
3,942 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
6,344 km
3,942 mi / 3,425 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
111°
east southeast

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AEY JED
Airport Name Akureyri Airport King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code AEY JED
ICAO Code BIAR OEJN
City Akureyri Jeddah
Country Iceland Saudi Arabia
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 6 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 65.660000, -18.070000 21.680000, 39.160000

Akureyri (AEY) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Akureyri Airport (AEY) in Akureyri, Iceland to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 6,344 kilometers (3,942 miles / 3,425 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:36 in Akureyri, it's 11:36 in Jeddah. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to Akureyri (AEY) follows a heading of 336° (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 Akureyri Airport (AEY) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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