JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
12,956 km
8,050 miles
WGE
Walgett Airport
Australia
Distance
12,956 km
8,050 mi / 6,996 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
114°
east southeast

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JED WGE
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Walgett Airport
IATA Code JED WGE
ICAO Code OEJN YWLG
City Jeddah N/A
Country Saudi Arabia Australia
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Australia/Sydney
Elevation 48 ft 439 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 -30.030000, 148.130000

Jeddah (JED) to Walgett Airport (WGE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Walgett Airport (WGE) in Walgett Airport, Australia is 12,956 kilometers (8,050 miles / 6,996 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 Australia. 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 07:06 in Jeddah, it's 15:06 in Walgett Airport. 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 Walgett Airport (WGE) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 281° (west). 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 Walgett Airport (WGE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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