JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
10,321 km
6,413 miles
YGX
Gillam
Canada
Distance
10,321 km
6,413 mi / 5,573 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JED YGX
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Gillam Airport
IATA Code JED YGX
ICAO Code OEJN CYGX
City Jeddah Gillam
Country Saudi Arabia Canada
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Winnipeg
Elevation 48 ft 476 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 56.360000, -94.710000

Jeddah (JED) to Gillam (YGX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Gillam Airport (YGX) in Gillam, Canada is 10,321 kilometers (6,413 miles / 5,573 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 Canada. 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 10:00 in Jeddah, it's 01:00 in Gillam. With a 9-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 Gillam (YGX) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 42° (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 Gillam Airport (YGX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.