JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
8,962 km
5,568 miles
YQY
Sydney
Canada
Distance
8,962 km
5,568 mi / 4,839 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
316°
northwest

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JED YQY
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
IATA Code JED YQY
ICAO Code OEJN CYQY
City Jeddah Sydney
Country Saudi Arabia Canada
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Glace_Bay
Elevation 48 ft 203 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 46.160000, -60.050000

Jeddah (JED) to Sydney (YQY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) in Sydney, Canada is 8,962 kilometers (5,568 miles / 4,839 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 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 13:11 in Jeddah, it's 06:11 in Sydney. With a 7-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 Sydney (YQY) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 68° (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 Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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