AKR
Akure
Nigeria
3,969 km
2,466 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
3,969 km
2,466 mi / 2,143 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AKR JED
Airport Name Akure Airport King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code AKR JED
ICAO Code DNAK OEJN
City Akure Jeddah
Country Nigeria Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,100 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 7.250000, 5.300000 21.680000, 39.160000

Akure (AKR) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Akure Airport (AKR) in Akure, Nigeria to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 3,969 kilometers (2,466 miles / 2,143 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Nigeria with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:15 in Akure, it's 02:15 in Jeddah.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,052 feet between the two airports. King Abdulaziz International Airport sits lower than Akure Airport.

The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to Akure (AKR) follows a heading of 251° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Akure Airport (AKR) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.