JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
13,311 km
8,271 miles
WAP
Alto Palena
Chile
Distance
13,311 km
8,271 mi / 7,187 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
231°
southwest

Airport Comparison

JED WAP
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Alto Palena Airport
IATA Code JED WAP
ICAO Code OEJN SCAP
City Jeddah Alto Palena
Country Saudi Arabia Chile
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Santiago
Elevation 48 ft 794 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 -43.610000, -71.810000

Jeddah (JED) to Alto Palena (WAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Alto Palena Airport (WAP) in Alto Palena, Chile is 13,311 kilometers (8,271 miles / 7,187 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.

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 Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:20 in Jeddah, it's 17:20 in Alto Palena. With a 6-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 Alto Palena (WAP) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 87° (east). 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 Alto Palena Airport (WAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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