BBX
Philadelphia
United States
10,362 km
6,439 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
10,362 km
6,439 mi / 5,595 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
58°
east northeast

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BBX JED
Airport Name Wings Field King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code BBX JED
ICAO Code KLOM OEJN
City Philadelphia Jeddah
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 302 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 40.140000, -75.270000 21.680000, 39.160000

Philadelphia (BBX) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wings Field (BBX) in Philadelphia, United States to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 10,362 kilometers (6,439 miles / 5,595 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 22:02 in Philadelphia, it's 06:02 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 Philadelphia (BBX) follows a heading of 316° (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 Wings Field (BBX) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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