Saudi Arabia
AustraliaJeddah (JED) to Sydney (SYD) shipping route.
13,974 km by air, about 18 h 12 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Jeddah (JED) and Sydney (SYD)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Jeddah (JED)AirSydney (SYD)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 13,974 km (8,683 mi) |
| Straight line | 13,309 km |
| Flight time | 18 h 12 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Jeddah (JED) to Sydney (SYD) shipping route by air
Jeddah to Sydney by air: flight distance 13,974 km, heading south east from Saudi Arabia to Australia. The shortest line over the globe is 13,309 km, and real airways add the rest.
Flight time is about 18 h 12 min at 800 km/h block speed. On a route this long many freighters make a technical stop for fuel, so the shipment may land somewhere in between. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
We have no direct flight data for JED to SYD this week. Cargo on such pairs usually connects through a hub, which adds a day or more to the transit time.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Jeddah to Sydney saves money. The shipment crosses from Saudi Arabia into Australia, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from Jeddah (JED) in this directory, Sydney (SYD) is the 65th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Jeddah: Lima (13,851 km), Santiago (13,766 km) and Melbourne (13,441 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Jeddah (JED) to Sydney (SYD)?
13,974 km along the flight path (13,309 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Jeddah (JED) to Sydney (SYD)?
About 18 h 12 min of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Sydney (SYD) to Jeddah (JED) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.