JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
11,908 km
7,399 miles
KWM
Kowanyama
Australia
Distance
11,908 km
7,399 mi / 6,430 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
100°
east

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JED KWM
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Kowanyama Airport
IATA Code JED KWM
ICAO Code OEJN YKOW
City Jeddah Kowanyama
Country Saudi Arabia Australia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 48 ft 35 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 -15.490000, 141.750000

Jeddah (JED) to Kowanyama (KWM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Kowanyama Airport (KWM) in Kowanyama, Australia is 11,908 kilometers (7,399 miles / 6,430 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 Australia. 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 06:19 in Jeddah, it's 13:19 in Kowanyama. With a 7-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 Kowanyama (KWM) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 288° (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 King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Kowanyama Airport (KWM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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