Distance From Sumburgh Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport, LSI - JED Distance

The distance from Sumburgh Airport (LSI) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) is 3289 miles or 5292 kilometers or 2856 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Lerwick ( United Kingdom ) to Jeddah ( Saudi Arabia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lerwick and Jeddah takes around 7 hours 33 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport, Lerwick, United Kingdom to King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 7 hours 33 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • LSI - JED

Kilometers		5292 km
Statute Miles		3289 miles
Nautical Miles		2856 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 33 minutes

Sumburgh Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport Flight Route Map - LSI to JED Flight Path

Location of Sumburgh Airport & King Abdulaziz International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Lerwick to Jeddah nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Lerwick, United Kingdom and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. .

Nonstop flight route between Lerwick, United Kingdom and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LSI - JED

Time difference between Lerwick (United Kingdom) and Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 2 Hours.
Jeddah time is 2 Hours ahead of Lerwick.

Location	Local Time
Lerwick (United Kingdom)	2026-05-02, 10:41:39 BST
Jeddah (Saudi Arabia)	2026-05-02, 12:41:39 +03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Sumburgh Airport (LSI / EGPB) Lerwick, United Kingdom

Destination

King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED / OEJN) Jeddah, Saudi Arabia