Distance From Alert Field to King Abdulaziz International Airport

The distance from Alert Field () to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) is 7622 miles or 12266 kilometers or 6619 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Big Sandy ( United States ) to Jeddah ( Saudi Arabia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Big Sandy and Jeddah takes around 17 hours 31 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Alert Field, Big Sandy, United States to King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 17 hours 31 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - JED

Kilometers		12266 km
Statute Miles		7622 miles
Nautical Miles		6619 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 31 minutes

Alert Field to King Abdulaziz International Airport Flight Route Map - to JED Flight Path

Location of Alert Field & King Abdulaziz International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Big Sandy to Jeddah nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Big Sandy, United States and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. .

Nonstop flight route between Big Sandy, United States and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - JED

Time difference between Big Sandy (United States) and Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 8 Hours.
Jeddah time is 8 Hours ahead of Big Sandy.

Location	Local Time
Big Sandy (United States)	2025-01-03, 13:14:52 EST
Jeddah (Saudi Arabia)	2025-01-03, 21:14:52 +03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Alert Field ( / 18TE) Big Sandy, United States

Destination

King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED / OEJN) Jeddah, Saudi Arabia