Airport Comparison
| BWG | JED | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport | King Abdulaziz International Airport |
| IATA Code | BWG | JED |
| ICAO Code | KBWG | OEJN |
| City | Bowling Green | Jeddah |
| Country | United States | Saudi Arabia |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | Asia/Riyadh |
| Elevation | 547 ft | 48 ft |
| Coordinates | 36.960000, -86.420000 | 21.680000, 39.160000 |
Bowling Green (BWG) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport (BWG) in Bowling Green, United States to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 11,355 kilometers (7,056 miles / 6,131 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.
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 06:58 in Bowling Green, it's 15:58 in Jeddah. With a 9-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 Bowling Green (BWG) follows a heading of 318° (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 Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport (BWG) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.