Jeddah to Los Angeles
17h 03m The flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) covers 13,390 km (8,320 miles) and takes approximately 17h 03m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north on an initial great-circle bearing of 338°, passing near 69.0° N, 23.7° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 24h 21m | 24h 46m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 17h 10m | 17h 35m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 14h 53m | 15h 18m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 15h 45m | 16h 10m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| JED | LAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | King Abdulaziz International Airport | Los Angeles International Airport |
| City | Jeddah | Los Angeles |
| Country | Saudi Arabia | United States |
| ICAO | OEJN | KLAX |
| Coordinates | 21.6802, 39.1574 | 33.9425, -118.408 |
| Elevation | 48 ft | 125 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Jeddah to Los Angeles?
A non-stop flight from Jeddah (JED) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 17h 03m. The great-circle distance is 13,390 km (8,320 miles, 7,230 nautical miles), flying north on an initial bearing of 338°.
How far is Jeddah from Los Angeles?
13,390 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 8,320 miles or 7,230 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between JED and LAX?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 13,390 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 17h 03m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.