AKO
Akron
United States
12,110 km
7,525 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,110 km
7,525 mi / 6,539 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Denver
Heading
37°
northeast

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AKO JED
Airport Name Colorado Plains Regional Airport King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code AKO JED
ICAO Code KAKO OEJN
City Akron Jeddah
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 4,716 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 40.180000, -103.220000 21.680000, 39.160000

Akron (AKO) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Colorado Plains Regional Airport (AKO) in Akron, United States to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 12,110 kilometers (7,525 miles / 6,539 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 14:49 in Akron, it's 00:49 in Jeddah. With a 10-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 4,668 feet between the two airports. King Abdulaziz International Airport sits lower than Colorado Plains Regional Airport.

The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to Akron (AKO) follows a heading of 330° (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 Colorado Plains Regional Airport (AKO) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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