The flight distance from Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF) in Fort Bliss/El Paso/, United States to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 13,023 kilometers (8,092 miles / 7,032 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 10:15 in Fort Bliss/El Paso/, it's 20:15 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 3,899 feet between the two airports. King Abdulaziz International Airport sits lower than Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport.

The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to Fort Bliss/El Paso/ (BIF) follows a heading of 327° (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 Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.