JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
19,632 km
12,198 miles
VHZ
Vahitahi
French Polynesia
Distance
19,632 km
12,198 mi / 10,600 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JED VHZ
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Vahitahi Airport
IATA Code JED VHZ
ICAO Code OEJN NTUV
City Jeddah Vahitahi
Country Saudi Arabia French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 48 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 -18.780000, -138.850000

Jeddah (JED) to Vahitahi (VHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Vahitahi Airport (VHZ) in Vahitahi, French Polynesia is 19,632 kilometers (12,198 miles / 10,600 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 02:27 in Jeddah, it's 13:27 in Vahitahi. With a 13-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 Vahitahi (VHZ) 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 Vahitahi Airport (VHZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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