JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
9,720 km
6,040 miles
WVL
Waterville
United States
Distance
9,720 km
6,040 mi / 5,248 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JED WVL
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Waterville Robert Lafleur Airport
IATA Code JED WVL
ICAO Code OEJN KWVL
City Jeddah Waterville
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/New_York
Elevation 48 ft 333 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 44.530000, -69.680000

Jeddah (JED) to Waterville (WVL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Waterville Robert Lafleur Airport (WVL) in Waterville, United States is 9,720 kilometers (6,040 miles / 5,248 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 14:17 in Jeddah, it's 06:17 in Waterville. 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 Waterville (WVL) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 62° (east 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 Waterville Robert Lafleur Airport (WVL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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