JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
12,980 km
8,065 miles
TYZ
Taylor
United States
Distance
12,980 km
8,065 mi / 7,009 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JED TYZ
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Taylor Airport
IATA Code JED TYZ
ICAO Code OEJN KTYL
City Jeddah Taylor
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Phoenix
Elevation 48 ft 5,823 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 34.450000, -110.120000

Jeddah (JED) to Taylor (TYZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Taylor Airport (TYZ) in Taylor, United States is 12,980 kilometers (8,065 miles / 7,009 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 15:21 in Jeddah, it's 05:21 in Taylor. 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 5,775 feet between the two airports. Taylor 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 Taylor (TYZ) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 32° (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 Taylor Airport (TYZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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