JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
15,128 km
9,400 miles
KOA
Kailua/Kona
United States
Distance
15,128 km
9,400 mi / 8,168 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

JED KOA
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport
IATA Code JED KOA
ICAO Code OEJN PHKO
City Jeddah Kailua/Kona
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 48 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 19.700000, -156.000000

Jeddah (JED) to Kailua/Kona (KOA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) in Kailua/Kona, United States is 15,128 kilometers (9,400 miles / 8,168 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:01 in Jeddah, it's 10:01 in Kailua/Kona. With a 13-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 Kailua/Kona (KOA) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 340° (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 King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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