JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
9,959 km
6,188 miles
SGP
Shay Gap
Australia
Distance
9,959 km
6,188 mi / 5,377 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
112°
east southeast

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JED SGP
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Shay Gap Airport
IATA Code JED SGP
ICAO Code OEJN YSHG
City Jeddah Shay Gap
Country Saudi Arabia Australia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Australia/Perth
Elevation 48 ft 620 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 -20.420000, 120.140000

Jeddah (JED) to Shay Gap (SGP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Shay Gap Airport (SGP) in Shay Gap, Australia is 9,959 kilometers (6,188 miles / 5,377 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 11:35 in Jeddah, it's 16:35 in Shay Gap. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shay Gap (SGP) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 293° (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 Shay Gap Airport (SGP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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