GLT
Gladstone
Australia
13,115 km
8,149 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
13,115 km
8,149 mi / 7,082 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
283°
west northwest

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GLT JED
Airport Name Gladstone Airport King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code GLT JED
ICAO Code YGLA OEJN
City Gladstone Jeddah
Country Australia Saudi Arabia
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 64 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -23.870000, 151.220000 21.680000, 39.160000

Gladstone (GLT) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gladstone Airport (GLT) in Gladstone, Australia to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 13,115 kilometers (8,149 miles / 7,082 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 07:47 in Gladstone, it's 00:47 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 Gladstone (GLT) follows a heading of 106° (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 Gladstone Airport (GLT) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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