The flight distance from Derim Airport (DER) in Derim, Papua New Guinea to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 12,111 kilometers (7,526 miles / 6,540 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 17:08 in Derim, it's 10:08 in Jeddah. With a 7-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 4,802 feet between the two airports. King Abdulaziz International Airport sits lower than Derim Airport.

The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to Derim (DER) follows a heading of 89° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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