GUA
Guatemala City
Guatemala
13,207 km
8,206 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
13,207 km
8,206 mi / 7,131 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Guatemala
Heading
55°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

GUA JED
Airport Name La Aurora Airport King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code GUA JED
ICAO Code MGGT OEJN
City Guatemala City Jeddah
Country Guatemala Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Guatemala Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 4,952 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 14.580000, -90.530000 21.680000, 39.160000

Guatemala City (GUA) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from La Aurora Airport (GUA) in Guatemala City, Guatemala to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 13,207 kilometers (8,206 miles / 7,131 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 Guatemala 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 04:05 in Guatemala City, it's 13:05 in Jeddah. With a 9-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 4,904 feet between the two airports. King Abdulaziz International Airport sits lower than La Aurora Airport.

The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to Guatemala City (GUA) follows a heading of 302° (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 La Aurora Airport (GUA) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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