JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
12,170 km
7,562 miles
SAA
Saratoga
United States
Distance
12,170 km
7,562 mi / 6,571 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JED SAA
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Shively Field
IATA Code JED SAA
ICAO Code OEJN KSAA
City Jeddah Saratoga
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Denver
Elevation 48 ft 7,014 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 41.440000, -106.830000

Jeddah (JED) to Saratoga (SAA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Shively Field (SAA) in Saratoga, United States is 12,170 kilometers (7,562 miles / 6,571 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 16:04 in Jeddah, it's 06:04 in Saratoga. With a 10-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 6,966 feet between the two airports. Shively Field 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 Saratoga (SAA) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 33° (north 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 Shively Field (SAA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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