GNT
Grants
United States
12,802 km
7,955 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,802 km
7,955 mi / 6,913 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Denver
Heading
34°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GNT JED
Airport Name Grants-Milan Municipal Airport King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code GNT JED
ICAO Code KGNT OEJN
City Grants Jeddah
Country United States Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 6,537 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 35.170000, -107.900000 21.680000, 39.160000

Grants (GNT) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grants-Milan Municipal Airport (GNT) in Grants, United States to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 12,802 kilometers (7,955 miles / 6,913 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 16:05 in Grants, it's 02:05 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 6,489 feet between the two airports. King Abdulaziz International Airport sits lower than Grants-Milan Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to Grants (GNT) follows a heading of 331° (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 Grants-Milan Municipal Airport (GNT) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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