JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
11,257 km
6,995 miles
KQA
Akutan
United States
Distance
11,257 km
6,995 mi / 6,079 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
14°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

JED KQA
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Akutan Airport
IATA Code JED KQA
ICAO Code OEJN PAUT
City Jeddah Akutan
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Nome
Elevation 48 ft 129 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 54.140000, -165.600000

Jeddah (JED) to Akutan (KQA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Akutan Airport (KQA) in Akutan, United States is 11,257 kilometers (6,995 miles / 6,079 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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 11:32 in Jeddah, it's 23:32 in Akutan. With a 12-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 Akutan (KQA) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 337° (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 Akutan Airport (KQA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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