GRL
Au
Papua New Guinea
12,194 km
7,577 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,194 km
7,577 mi / 6,584 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
290°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

GRL JED
Airport Name Garasa Airport King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code GRL JED
ICAO Code AYGG OEJN
City Au Jeddah
Country Papua New Guinea Saudi Arabia
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 2,539 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -7.980000, 147.210000 21.680000, 39.160000

Au (GRL) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Garasa Airport (GRL) in Au, Papua New Guinea to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 12,194 kilometers (7,577 miles / 6,584 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 21:24 in Au, it's 14:24 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,491 feet between the two airports. King Abdulaziz International Airport sits lower than Garasa Airport.

The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to Au (GRL) follows a heading of 91° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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