JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
13,302 km
8,265 miles
WJF
Lancaster
United States
Distance
13,302 km
8,265 mi / 7,182 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JED WJF
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport General Wm J Fox Airfield
IATA Code JED WJF
ICAO Code OEJN KWJF
City Jeddah Lancaster
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 48 ft 2,351 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 34.740000, -118.220000

Jeddah (JED) to Lancaster (WJF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to General Wm J Fox Airfield (WJF) in Lancaster, United States is 13,302 kilometers (8,265 miles / 7,182 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 01:03 in Jeddah, it's 14:03 in Lancaster. With a 11-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 2,303 feet between the two airports. General Wm J Fox Airfield sits higher than King Abdulaziz International Airport.

The return flight from Lancaster (WJF) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 24° (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 General Wm J Fox Airfield (WJF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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