JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
15,331 km
9,527 miles
KAT
Kaitaia
New Zealand
Distance
15,331 km
9,527 mi / 8,278 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
119°
east southeast

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JED KAT
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Kaitaia Airport
IATA Code JED KAT
ICAO Code OEJN NZKT
City Jeddah Kaitaia
Country Saudi Arabia New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 48 ft 270 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 -35.070000, 173.280000

Jeddah (JED) to Kaitaia (KAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Kaitaia Airport (KAT) in Kaitaia, New Zealand is 15,331 kilometers (9,527 miles / 8,278 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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 Saudi Arabia with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:18 in Jeddah, it's 04:18 in Kaitaia. 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.

The return flight from Kaitaia (KAT) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 264° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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