Jeddah to Sydney (Mascot)
16h 57m The flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) covers 13,309 km (8,270 miles) and takes approximately 16h 57m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads south-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 118°, passing near 10.8° S, 90.4° E 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 12m | 24h 37m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 17h 04m | 17h 29m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 14h 47m | 15h 12m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 15h 39m | 16h 05m |
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 | SYD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | King Abdulaziz International Airport | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport |
| City | Jeddah | Sydney (Mascot) |
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Australia |
| ICAO | OEJN | YSSY |
| Coordinates | 21.6802, 39.1574 | -33.9461, 151.177 |
| Elevation | 48 ft | 21 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Jeddah to Sydney (Mascot)?
A non-stop flight from Jeddah (JED) to Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) takes about 16h 57m. The great-circle distance is 13,309 km (8,270 miles, 7,186 nautical miles), flying south-east on an initial bearing of 118°.
How far is Jeddah from Sydney (Mascot)?
13,309 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 8,270 miles or 7,186 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 SYD?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 13,309 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 16h 57m 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.