ATL
Atlanta
United States
11,257 km
6,995 miles
MED
Medina
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,257 km
6,995 mi / 6,078 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
50°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ATL MED
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport
IATA Code ATL MED
ICAO Code KATL OEMA
City Atlanta Medina
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,026 ft 2,151 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 24.550000, 39.710000

Atlanta (ATL) to Medina (MED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) in Medina, Saudi Arabia is 11,257 kilometers (6,995 miles / 6,078 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 18:05 in Atlanta, it's 02:05 in Medina. With a 8-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 1,125 feet between the two airports. Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport sits higher than Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

The return flight from Medina (MED) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 315° (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 Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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