EMD
Emerald
Australia
12,806 km
7,957 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,806 km
7,957 mi / 6,915 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

EMD JED
Airport Name Emerald Airport King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code EMD JED
ICAO Code YEML OEJN
City Emerald Jeddah
Country Australia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 624 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -23.570000, 148.180000 21.680000, 39.160000

Emerald (EMD) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Emerald Airport (EMD) in Emerald, Australia to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 12,806 kilometers (7,957 miles / 6,915 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 Australia 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 01:04 in Emerald, it's 18:04 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.

The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to Emerald (EMD) follows a heading of 107° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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