JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
13,037 km
8,101 miles
RGA
Rio Grande
Argentina
Distance
13,037 km
8,101 mi / 7,039 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
219°
southwest

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JED RGA
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Hermes Quijada International Airport
IATA Code JED RGA
ICAO Code OEJN SAWE
City Jeddah Rio Grande
Country Saudi Arabia Argentina
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Argentina/Ushuaia
Elevation 48 ft 65 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 -53.780000, -67.750000

Jeddah (JED) to Rio Grande (RGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Hermes Quijada International Airport (RGA) in Rio Grande, Argentina is 13,037 kilometers (8,101 miles / 7,039 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 219°.

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 Argentina. 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 11:01 in Jeddah, it's 05:01 in Rio Grande. With a 6-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 Rio Grande (RGA) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 90° (east). 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 Hermes Quijada International Airport (RGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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