ARK
Arusha
Tanzania
2,799 km
1,739 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
2,799 km
1,739 mi / 1,511 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
north

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ARK JED
Airport Name Arusha Airport King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code ARK JED
ICAO Code HTAR OEJN
City Arusha Jeddah
Country Tanzania Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 4,550 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -3.370000, 36.630000 21.680000, 39.160000

Arusha (ARK) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arusha Airport (ARK) in Arusha, Tanzania to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 2,799 kilometers (1,739 miles / 1,511 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 Tanzania 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 18:21 in Arusha, it's 18:21 in Jeddah.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,502 feet between the two airports. King Abdulaziz International Airport sits lower than Arusha Airport.

The return flight from Jeddah (JED) to Arusha (ARK) follows a heading of 186° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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