AVV
Melbourne
Australia
12,775 km
7,938 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,775 km
7,938 mi / 6,898 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
279°
west

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AVV JED
Airport Name Avalon Airport King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code AVV JED
ICAO Code YMAV OEJN
City Melbourne Jeddah
Country Australia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 35 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -38.040000, 144.470000 21.680000, 39.160000

Melbourne (AVV) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Avalon Airport (AVV) in Melbourne, Australia to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 12,775 kilometers (7,938 miles / 6,898 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Australia 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 19:12 in Melbourne, it's 11:12 in Jeddah. 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.

The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to Melbourne (AVV) follows a heading of 123° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Avalon Airport (AVV) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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