JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
12,455 km
7,739 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
12,455 km
7,739 mi / 6,725 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JED SLC
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code JED SLC
ICAO Code OEJN KSLC
City Jeddah Salt Lake City
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Denver
Elevation 48 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 40.790000, -111.980000

Jeddah (JED) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 12,455 kilometers (7,739 miles / 6,725 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 11:26 in Jeddah, it's 01:26 in Salt Lake City. 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 4,183 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits higher than King Abdulaziz International Airport.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 29° (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 Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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