EKN
Elkins
United States
10,767 km
6,690 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
10,767 km
6,690 mi / 5,814 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

EKN JED
Airport Name Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code EKN JED
ICAO Code KEKN OEJN
City Elkins Jeddah
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,987 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 38.890000, -79.860000 21.680000, 39.160000

Elkins (EKN) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport (EKN) in Elkins, United States to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 10,767 kilometers (6,690 miles / 5,814 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 10:31 in Elkins, it's 18:31 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,939 feet between the two airports. King Abdulaziz International Airport sits lower than Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport.

The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to Elkins (EKN) follows a heading of 317° (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 Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport (EKN) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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