JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
11,264 km
6,999 miles
TYS
Knoxville
United States
Distance
11,264 km
6,999 mi / 6,082 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JED TYS
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Mc Ghee Tyson Airport
IATA Code JED TYS
ICAO Code OEJN KTYS
City Jeddah Knoxville
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/New_York
Elevation 48 ft 986 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 35.810000, -83.990000

Jeddah (JED) to Knoxville (TYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Mc Ghee Tyson Airport (TYS) in Knoxville, United States is 11,264 kilometers (6,999 miles / 6,082 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 13:50 in Jeddah, it's 05:50 in Knoxville. With a 8-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 Knoxville (TYS) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 53° (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 Mc Ghee Tyson Airport (TYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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