Nonstop flight route between Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom:
Departure Airport:
(21°40'45"N by 39°9'24"E)
Arrival Airport:
(57°12'9"N by 2°11'53"W)
Distance from JED to ABZ:
3,212.80 miles (5,170.49 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ), Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom would travel a Great Circle distance of 3,213 miles (or 5,170 kilometers).
A Great Circle is the shortest distance between 2 points on a sphere. Because most world maps are flat (but the Earth is round), the route of the shortest distance between 2 points on the Earth will often appear curved when viewed on a flat map, especially for long distances. If you were to simply draw a straight line on a flat map and measure a very long distance, it would likely be much further than if you were to lay a string between those two points on a globe. Because of the large distance between King Abdulaziz International Airport and Aberdeen International Airport, the route shown on this map most likely appears curved because of this reason.
Try it at home! Get a globe and tightly lay a string between King Abdulaziz International Airport and Aberdeen International Airport. You'll see that it will travel the same route of the red line on this map!
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | JED / OEJN |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia |
| GPS Coordinates: | 21°40'45"N by 39°9'24"E |
| Area Served: | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia |
| Operator/Owner: | General Authority of Civil Aviation |
| Airport Type: | Military/Public |
| Elevation: | 48 feet (15 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 3 |
| View all routes: | Routes from JED |
| More Information: | JED Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | ABZ / EGPD |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom |
| GPS Coordinates: | 57°12'9"N by 2°11'53"W |
| Area Served: | Aberdeen, United Kingdom |
| Operator/Owner: | Heathrow Airport Holdings |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 215 feet (66 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from ABZ |
| More Information: | ABZ Maps & Info |
Facts about King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED):
- In addition to being known as "King Abdulaziz International Airport", another name for JED is "مطار الملك عبدالعزيز الدولي".
- The furthest airport from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) is Tureira Airport (ZTA), which is nearly antipodal to King Abdulaziz International Airport (meaning King Abdulaziz International Airport is almost on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Tureira Airport), and is located 12,277 miles (19,758 kilometers) away in Tureia, Tuamotus, French Polynesia.
- At five million square feet, the Jeddah airport Hajj Terminal is estimated to be among the world's largest air terminals after Beijing Capital International Airport, Dubai International Airport and Hong Kong International Airport.
- King Abdulaziz International Airport handled 27,111,000 passengers last year.
- King Abdulaziz International Airport is an aviation facility located 19 km to the north of Jeddah.
- Because of King Abdulaziz International Airport's relatively low elevation of 48 feet, planes can take off or land at King Abdulaziz International Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- The closest airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) is Ta'if Regional Airport (TIF), which is located 90 miles (145 kilometers) E of JED.
- King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) has 3 runways.
Facts about Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ):
- The furthest airport from Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ) is Ryan's Creek Aerodrome (SZS), which is located 11,616 miles (18,694 kilometers) away in Stewart Island, New Zealand.
- The closest airport to Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ) is RAF Lossiemouth (LMO), which is located 55 miles (88 kilometers) NW of ABZ.
- Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ) currently has only 1 runway.
- Because of Aberdeen International Airport's relatively low elevation of 215 feet, planes can take off or land at Aberdeen International Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- On 26 December 1944, A Messerschmitt BF109G signalling intentions to surrender crash landed at the airfield.
- On 6 October 2011, a 124-metre extension to the main runway at the airport was opened, almost eight months ahead of schedule.
- The former Airport social club building has been renovated by Bond Offshore helicopters, this will be for future passenger use.
- A Spitfire IIa crashed at the east side of the airfield on 19 November 1941 during attack practice with a target glider being towed.
- In addition to being known as "Aberdeen International Airport", other names for ABZ include "Aberdeen/Dyce Airport" and "Port-adhair Obar Dheathain".
- Aberdeen International Airport handled 3,440,765 passengers last year.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 90.00 miles (144.84 km) E | Ta'if Regional Airport (TIF) | Ta'if, Saudi Arabia |     |
| 2 | 183.96 miles (296.05 km) NNW | Yanbu International Airport (YNB) | Yanbu (Yenbo), Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia | |
| 3 | 186.22 miles (299.68 km) ESE | Al-Baha Domestic Airport (ABT) | Al-Baha, Saudi Arabia | |
| 4 | 198.86 miles (320.03 km) SW | Port Sudan New International Airport (PZU) | Port Sudan, Sudan | |
| 5 | 201.60 miles (324.44 km) N | Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) | Medina, Saudi Arabia | |
| 6 | 252.50 miles (406.36 km) ESE | Bisha Domestic Airport (BHH) | Bisha, Saudi Arabia | |
| 7 | 328.80 miles (529.14 km) SE | Abha Regional Airport (AHB) | Abha / Khamis Mushait, Saudi Arabia | |
| 8 | 357.25 miles (574.94 km) NW | Marsa Alam (RMF) | Marsa Alam, Egypt | |
| 9 | 369.05 miles (593.92 km) ENE | Dawadmi Domestic Airport (DWD) | Dawadmi, Saudi Arabia | |
| 10 | 414.52 miles (667.11 km) S | Massawa International Airport (MSW) | Massawa, Eritrea | |
| 11 | 428.40 miles (689.44 km) NNE | Ha'il Regional Airport (HAS) | Ha'il, Saudi Arabia | |
| 12 | 430.37 miles (692.61 km) SW | Atbara Airport (ATB) | Atbara, Sudan | |
| 13 | 432.33 miles (695.77 km) NE | Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) | Buraidah, Saudi Arabia | |
| 14 | 433.27 miles (697.28 km) WNW | Aswan International Airport (ASW) | Aswan, Egypt | |
| 15 | 441.63 miles (710.74 km) S | Asmara International Airport (ASM) | Asmara, Eritrea | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 12,277.20 miles (19,758.19 km) WSW | Tureira Airport (ZTA) | Tureia, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 2 | 12,223.86 miles (19,672.35 km) SW | Nukutavake Airport (NUK) | Nukutavake, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 3 | 12,187.65 miles (19,614.07 km) S | Hao Airport (HOI) | Hao, Tuamotu Island, French Polynesia | |
| 4 | 12,095.67 miles (19,466.05 km) SW | Pukarua Airport (PUK) | Pukarua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 5 | 12,044.00 miles (19,382.90 km) WSW | Totegegie Airport (GMR) | Mangareva, Gambier Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 6 | 12,040.07 miles (19,376.56 km) SSE | Makemo Airport (MKP) | Makemo, French Polynesia | |
| 7 | 12,033.25 miles (19,365.60 km) SSE | Raroia Airport (RRR) | Raroia, French Polynesia | |
| 8 | 12,031.92 miles (19,363.45 km) S | Fangatau Airport (FGU) | Fangatau, French Polynesia | |
| 9 | 12,010.29 miles (19,328.63 km) SE | Anaa Airport (AAA) | Anaa, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 10 | 11,936.80 miles (19,210.37 km) SE | Fakarava Airport (FAV) | Fakarava, Society Islands, French Polynesia | |
| 11 | 11,879.22 miles (19,117.71 km) SE | Apataki Airport (APK) | Apataki, French Polynesia | |
| 12 | 11,853.11 miles (19,075.69 km) SE | Arutua Airport (AXR) | Arutua, Tuamotus, French Polynesia | |
| 13 | 11,830.11 miles (19,038.66 km) SE | Manihi Airport (XMH) | Manihi, French Polynesia | |
| 14 | 11,822.58 miles (19,026.55 km) SE | Ahe Airport (AHE) | Ahe, French Polynesia | |
| 15 | 11,799.21 miles (18,988.94 km) ESE | Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) | Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 54.82 miles (88.23 km) NW | RAF Lossiemouth (LMO) | Lossiemouth, Scotland, United Kingdom | |
| 2 | 59.35 miles (95.51 km) WNW | Kinloss Barracks (FSS) | Forres, Scotland, United Kingdom | |
| 3 | 60.54 miles (97.42 km) SSW | Dundee Airport (DND) | Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom | |
| 4 | 62.68 miles (100.87 km) SSW | RAF Leuchars (ADX) | St Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom | |
| 5 | 68.88 miles (110.84 km) SW | Perth Airport (PSL) | Perth, Scotland, United Kingdom | |
| 6 | 72.79 miles (117.14 km) WNW | Inverness Airport (INV) | Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom | |
| 7 | 92.84 miles (149.41 km) NNW | Wick Airport (WIC) | Wick, Scotland, United Kingdom | |
| 8 | 97.40 miles (156.75 km) SSW | Edinburgh Airport (EDI) | Edinburgh, United Kingdom | |
| 9 | 123.98 miles (199.53 km) NNW | Kirkwall Airport (KOI) | Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, United Kingdom | |
| 10 | 125.29 miles (201.64 km) SW | Glasgow International Airport (GLA) | Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom | |
| 11 | 135.89 miles (218.69 km) N | Stronsay Airport (SOY) | Stronsay, Scotland, United Kingdom | |
| 12 | 138.94 miles (223.61 km) N | Eday Airport (EOI) | Eday, Scotland, United Kingdom | |
| 13 | 142.16 miles (228.78 km) N | Sanday Airport (NDY) | Sanday, Scotland, United Kingdom | |
| 14 | 148.64 miles (239.21 km) SW | Glasgow-Prestwick Airport (PIK) | Prestwick (near Glasgow), Scotland, United Kingdom | |
| 15 | 150.82 miles (242.73 km) S | Newcastle Airport (NCL) | Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 11,616.04 miles (18,694.16 km) SE | Ryan's Creek Aerodrome (SZS) | Stewart Island, New Zealand | |
| 2 | 11,593.36 miles (18,657.66 km) SSE | Dunedin International Airport (DUD) | Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand | |
| 3 | 11,589.99 miles (18,652.23 km) SSE | Invercargill Airport (IVC) | Invercargill, New Zealand | |
| 4 | 11,543.75 miles (18,577.82 km) SSE | Oamaru Airport (OAM) | Oamaru, North Otago, New Zealand | |
| 5 | 11,533.13 miles (18,560.73 km) SSE | Alexandra Aerodrome (ALR) | Alexandra, New Zealand | |
| 6 | 11,509.73 miles (18,523.08 km) SSE | Queenstown Airport (ZQN) | Queenstown, New Zealand | |
| 7 | 11,501.35 miles (18,509.59 km) SSE | Richard Pearse Airport (Timaru Airport) (TIU) | Timaru, New Zealand | |
| 8 | 11,499.27 miles (18,506.24 km) SSE | Wanaka Airport (WKA) | Wanaka, New Zealand | |
| 9 | 11,481.75 miles (18,478.05 km) SSE | Ashburton Aerodrome (ASG) | Ashburton, New Zealand | |
| 10 | 11,478.53 miles (18,472.86 km) SSW | Chatham Islands (CHT) | Waitangi, Chatham Islands, New Zealand | |
| 11 | 11,472.42 miles (18,463.03 km) SSE | Milford Sound Airport (MFN) | Milford Sound, New Zealand | |
| 12 | 11,461.97 miles (18,446.20 km) SSE | Christchurch International Airport (CHC) | Christchurch, New Zealand | |
| 13 | 11,459.80 miles (18,442.72 km) SSE | Glentanner Aerodrome (GTN) | Mount Cook, New Zealand | |
| 14 | 11,450.68 miles (18,428.04 km) SSE | Mount Cook Airport (MON) | Mount Cook, New Zealand | |
| 15 | 11,428.85 miles (18,392.90 km) SSE | Fox Glacier Aerodrome (FGL) | Fox Glacier, New Zealand | |