ESM
Tachina
Ecuador
12,918 km
8,027 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,918 km
8,027 mi / 6,975 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ESM JED
Airport Name General Rivadeneira Airport King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code ESM JED
ICAO Code SETN OEJN
City Tachina Jeddah
Country Ecuador Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Guayaquil Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 32 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 0.980000, -79.630000 21.680000, 39.160000

Tachina (ESM) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Rivadeneira Airport (ESM) in Tachina, Ecuador to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 12,918 kilometers (8,027 miles / 6,975 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 Ecuador with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:47 in Tachina, it's 06:47 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.

The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to Tachina (ESM) follows a heading of 282° (west 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 General Rivadeneira Airport (ESM) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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