London to Jeddah
6h 19m The flight from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) covers 4,748 km (2,950 miles) and takes approximately 6h 19m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads south-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 119°, passing near 38.2° N, 23.4° 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 | 8h 38m | 9h 03m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 6h 05m | 6h 30m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 5h 17m | 5h 42m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 5h 35m | 6h 00m |
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
| LHR | JED | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | London Heathrow Airport | King Abdulaziz International Airport |
| City | London | Jeddah |
| Country | United Kingdom | Saudi Arabia |
| ICAO | EGLL | OEJN |
| Coordinates | 51.4707, -0.4599 | 21.6802, 39.1574 |
| Elevation | 83 ft | 48 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from London to Jeddah?
A non-stop flight from London (LHR) to Jeddah (JED) takes about 6h 19m. The great-circle distance is 4,748 km (2,950 miles, 2,564 nautical miles), flying south-east on an initial bearing of 119°.
How far is London from Jeddah?
4,748 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 2,950 miles or 2,564 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 LHR and JED?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 4,748 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 6h 19m 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.
Other routes from London
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.