JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
12,277 km
7,629 miles
SUN
Hailey
United States
Distance
12,277 km
7,629 mi / 6,629 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
340°
north northwest

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JED SUN
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Friedman Memorial Airport
IATA Code JED SUN
ICAO Code OEJN KSUN
City Jeddah Hailey
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Denver
Elevation 48 ft 5,320 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 43.500000, -114.300000

Jeddah (JED) to Hailey (SUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN) in Hailey, United States is 12,277 kilometers (7,629 miles / 6,629 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 18:30 in Jeddah, it's 08:30 in Hailey. 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 5,272 feet between the two airports. Friedman Memorial 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 Hailey (SUN) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 26° (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 Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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