BLU
Emigrant Gap
United States
12,922 km
8,029 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,922 km
8,029 mi / 6,977 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BLU JED
Airport Name Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code BLU JED
ICAO Code KBLU OEJN
City Emigrant Gap Jeddah
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 5,284 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 39.270000, -120.710000 21.680000, 39.160000

Emigrant Gap (BLU) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport (BLU) in Emigrant Gap, United States to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 12,922 kilometers (8,029 miles / 6,977 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 03:01 in Emigrant Gap, it's 14:01 in Jeddah. With a 11-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 5,236 feet between the two airports. King Abdulaziz International Airport sits lower than Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to Emigrant Gap (BLU) follows a heading of 343° (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 Blue Canyon - Nyack Airport (BLU) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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