Airport Comparison
| JED | LZU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | King Abdulaziz International Airport | Gwinnett County/Briscoe Field |
| IATA Code | JED | LZU |
| ICAO Code | OEJN | KLZU |
| City | Jeddah | Lawrenceville |
| Country | Saudi Arabia | United States |
| Timezone | Asia/Riyadh | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 48 ft | 1,062 ft |
| Coordinates | 21.680000, 39.160000 | 33.980000, -83.960000 |
Jeddah (JED) to Lawrenceville (LZU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Gwinnett County/Briscoe Field (LZU) in Lawrenceville, United States is 11,385 kilometers (7,074 miles / 6,148 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.
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 19:21 in Jeddah, it's 11:21 in Lawrenceville. With a 8-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 1,014 feet between the two airports. Gwinnett County/Briscoe Field sits higher than King Abdulaziz International Airport.
The return flight from Lawrenceville (LZU) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 53° (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 King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Gwinnett County/Briscoe Field (LZU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.