JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
8,523 km
5,296 miles
YEC
Yecheon Airport
South Korea
Distance
8,523 km
5,296 mi / 4,602 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
56°
northeast

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JED YEC
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Yecheon Airport
IATA Code JED YEC
ICAO Code OEJN RKTY
City Jeddah N/A
Country Saudi Arabia South Korea
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Seoul
Elevation 48 ft 354 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 36.630000, 128.350000

Jeddah (JED) to Yecheon Airport (YEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Yecheon Airport (YEC) in Yecheon Airport, South Korea is 8,523 kilometers (5,296 miles / 4,602 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Saudi Arabia with South Korea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:04 in Jeddah, it's 18:04 in Yecheon Airport. 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 Yecheon Airport (YEC) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 287° (west northwest). 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 Yecheon Airport (YEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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