GCN
Grand Canyon
United States
12,932 km
8,035 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,932 km
8,035 mi / 6,983 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Phoenix
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GCN JED
Airport Name Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code GCN JED
ICAO Code KGCN OEJN
City Grand Canyon Jeddah
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Phoenix Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 6,609 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 35.950000, -112.150000 21.680000, 39.160000

Grand Canyon (GCN) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) in Grand Canyon, United States to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 12,932 kilometers (8,035 miles / 6,983 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 19:44 in Grand Canyon, it's 05:44 in Jeddah. With a 10-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 6,561 feet between the two airports. King Abdulaziz International Airport sits lower than Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to Grand Canyon (GCN) follows a heading of 334° (north 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 Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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