HIJ
Hiroshima
Japan
8,992 km
5,588 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
8,992 km
5,588 mi / 4,856 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HIJ JED
Airport Name Hiroshima Airport King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code HIJ JED
ICAO Code RJOA OEJN
City Hiroshima Jeddah
Country Japan Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,088 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 34.440000, 132.920000 21.680000, 39.160000

Hiroshima (HIJ) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) in Hiroshima, Japan to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 8,992 kilometers (5,588 miles / 4,856 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Japan with Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:07 in Hiroshima, it's 02:07 in Jeddah. With a 6-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 1,040 feet between the two airports. King Abdulaziz International Airport sits lower than Hiroshima Airport.

The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to Hiroshima (HIJ) follows a heading of 56° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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