JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
10,988 km
6,827 miles
YAK
Yakutat
United States
Distance
10,988 km
6,827 mi / 5,933 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
359°
north

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JED YAK
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Yakutat Airport
IATA Code JED YAK
ICAO Code OEJN PAYA
City Jeddah Yakutat
Country Saudi Arabia United States
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Anchorage
Elevation 48 ft 40 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 59.500000, -139.660000

Jeddah (JED) to Yakutat (YAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Yakutat Airport (YAK) in Yakutat, United States is 10,988 kilometers (6,827 miles / 5,933 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 05:27 in Jeddah, it's 17:27 in Yakutat. With a 12-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 Yakutat (YAK) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 1° (north). 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 Yakutat Airport (YAK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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