JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
11,709 km
7,276 miles
MRD
Merida
Venezuela
Distance
11,709 km
7,276 mi / 6,323 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

JED MRD
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Alberto Carnevalli Airport
IATA Code JED MRD
ICAO Code OEJN SVMD
City Jeddah Merida
Country Saudi Arabia Venezuela
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Caracas
Elevation 48 ft 5,007 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 8.580000, -71.160000

Jeddah (JED) to Merida (MRD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD) in Merida, Venezuela is 11,709 kilometers (7,276 miles / 6,323 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:24 in Jeddah, it's 18:24 in Merida. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,959 feet between the two airports. Alberto Carnevalli Airport sits higher than King Abdulaziz International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Merida (MRD) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 65° (east 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 Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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